conversant — having knowledge or experience of something; familiar with
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having knowledge or experience of something; familiar with
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
Korean meaning: ~에 정통한, 익숙한, 잘 아는
Korean pronunciation: 컨**버**선트
Example Sentences
- The CEO is conversant with both business strategy and gaming culture - he beats employees at video games during lunch breaks.
- Students should be conversant with basic math before taking advanced calculus.
- My grandmother is surprisingly conversant with social media - she gets more likes than me!
conversant
ADJECTIVE//kənˈvɜːrsənt//
having knowledge or experience of something; familiar with
The doctor is conversant with advanced surgical procedures and techniques
Conver-Sant knows his stuff - he's conversant with Christmas delivery!
The observant servant keeps his master conversant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conversari' meaning 'to live with' or 'to associate with,' which combines 'con-' (with) and 'versari' (to turn or occupy oneself). The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to develop its modern meaning of being familiar or acquainted with something.
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📝Examples
“The CEO is conversant with both business strategy and gaming culture - he beats employees at video games during lunch breaks.”
“Students should be conversant with basic math before taking advanced calculus.”
“My grandmother is surprisingly conversant with social media - she gets more likes than me!”
“To work in international business, you need to be conversant with different cultural practices.”
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