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- [dih-skuhsh-uh n]
- /dɪˈskʌʃ ən/
- /dɪˈskʌʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skuhsh-uh n]
- /dɪˈskʌʃ ən/
Definitions of discussion word
- noun discussion an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate. 1
- noun discussion The action or process of talking about something, typically in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas. 1
- noun discussion instance of talking, debating 1
- noun discussion process: talks 1
- variable noun discussion If there is discussion about something, people talk about it, often in order to reach a decision. 0
- countable noun discussion A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. 0
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Origin of discussion
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French < Late Latin discussiōn- (stem of discussiō) inquiry, examination, Latin: a shaking. See discuss, -ion
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Parts of speech for Discussion
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discussion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
discussion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discussion
noun discussion
- conference — A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
- dialogue — Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties.
- deliberation — Deliberation is the long and careful consideration of a subject.
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
Antonyms for discussion
noun discussion
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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