communication — the imparting or exchanging of information or ideas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the imparting or exchanging of information or ideas
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The communication between departments needs improvement.
- My cat's communication method is mainly staring at me until I feed her.
- Modern communication technology allows us to talk to people on the other side of the world.
communication
NOUN[/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/]
the imparting or exchanging of information or ideas
the imparting or exchanging of information or ideas
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin communicare, meaning 'to share' or 'to make common.' It combines communis (common) and a related root suggesting the act of sharing or making something common to multiple parties.
Breakdown
communis- (common) + -care (to make, to do) = communicare (to share or impart). The suffix -tion was added in Old French and Middle English to form the noun communication.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The communication between departments needs improvement.”
“My cat's communication method is mainly staring at me until I feed her.”
“Modern communication technology allows us to talk to people on the other side of the world.”
“His communication with aliens turned out to be just talking to his Wi-Fi router.”
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