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- [kuh n-vur-suh nt, kon-ver-]
- /kənˈvɜr sənt, ˈkɒn vər-/
- /kənˈvɜː.sənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-vur-suh nt, kon-ver-]
- /kənˈvɜr sənt, ˈkɒn vər-/
Definitions of conversant word
- adjective conversant If you are conversant with something, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it. 3
- adjective conversant experienced (in), familiar (with), or acquainted (with) 3
- adjective conversant familiar or acquainted (with), esp. as a result of study or experience; versed (in) 3
- adjective conversant familiar by use or study (usually followed by with): conversant with Spanish history. 1
- adjective conversant Archaic. having regular or frequent conversation; intimately associating; acquainted. 1
- noun conversant Familiar with or knowledgeable about something. 1
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Origin of conversant
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English conversa(u)nt < Latin conversant- (stem of conversāns), present participle of conversārī to associate with. See converse1, -ant
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Parts of speech for Conversant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conversant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
conversant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conversant
adj conversant
- acquainted — If you are acquainted with something, you know about it because you have learned it or experienced it.
- practiced — skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.
- versed — of, relating to, or written in verse: a verse play.
- skilled — having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.
- knowledgeable — possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
Antonyms for conversant
adj conversant
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
adjective conversant
- unfamiliar — not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
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