discussion — A conversation or debate where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular topic. A detailed examination or analysis of a subject through dialogue.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A conversation or debate where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular topic. A detailed examination or analysis of a subject through dialogue.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkʌʃən/
Example Sentences
- The family discussion about vacation destinations turned into a three-hour debate between beach lovers and mountain hikers.
- During the book club discussion, nobody admitted they hadn't finished reading the novel.
- The discussion in today's meeting was very productive and helped us reach a consensus.
discussion
NOUN[/dɪsˈkʌʃən/]
A conversation or debate where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular topic. A detailed examination or analysis of a subject through dialogue.
A conversation or debate where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information about a particular topic. A detailed examination or analysis of a subject through dialogue.
Heated discussion leads to loud percussion and mild concussion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discussio' meaning 'to scatter' or 'to break apart.' The idea evolved from literally breaking things apart to mentally breaking down topics through conversation and debate.
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + cuss- (to shake/strike) + -ion (noun suffix meaning action or process)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The family discussion about vacation destinations turned into a three-hour debate between beach lovers and mountain hikers.”
“During the book club discussion, nobody admitted they hadn't finished reading the novel.”
“The discussion in today's meeting was very productive and helped us reach a consensus.”
“After a brief discussion with his parents, he decided to study abroad.”
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