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- [kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃə nl/
- /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃə nl/
Definitions of conversational word
- adjective conversational Conversational means relating to, or similar to, casual and informal talk. 3
- adjective conversational of, using, or in the manner of conversation 3
- adjective conversational inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable 3
- adjective conversational of, like, or for conversation 3
- adjective conversational fond of or given to conversation; liking to converse 3
- adjective conversational interactive (sense 3) 3
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Origin of conversational
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; conversation + -al1
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Parts of speech for Conversational
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conversational popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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.
conversational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conversational
adj conversational
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- colloquial — of or relating to conversation
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
adjective conversational
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
- spoken — a past participle of speak.
- vernacular — (of language) native or indigenous (opposed to literary or learned).
- ordinary — of no special quality or interest; commonplace; unexceptional: One novel is brilliant, the other is decidedly ordinary; an ordinary person.
Antonyms for conversational
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