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discussionA 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/

Korean meaning: 토론, 논의

Korean pronunciation: 디스-커-션 (강세: 커)

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.

discussion concept
💡 Concept

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.

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discussion rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Heated discussion leads to loud percussion and mild concussion!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪsˈkʌʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootcuss
Suffix--ion

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.

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🎵Rhyme

percussionconcussionrepercussion

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📝Examples

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The family discussion about vacation destinations turned into a three-hour debate between beach lovers and mountain hikers.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

debateconversationdialoguedeliberationconference

Antonyms

silencemonologue