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interlocution

in·ter·lo·cu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn tər ləˈkyu ʃən/
    • /ˌɪn.tə.ləʊ.ˈkjuː.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn tər ləˈkyu ʃən/

Definitions of interlocution word

  • noun interlocution conversation; dialogue. 1
  • noun interlocution Discussion or conversation. 1
  • noun interlocution conversation, discussion, or dialogue 0
  • noun interlocution talk between two or more people; conversation; dialogue 0
See all 4 definitions of interlocution

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Origin of interlocution

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin interlocūtiōn- (stem of interlocūtiō) a speaking between, equivalent to interlocūt(us) (see interlocutor) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Interlocution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Interlocution

interlocution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interlocution usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interlocution

noun interlocution

  • chat — When people chat, they talk to each other in an informal and friendly way.
  • colloquy — a formal conversation or conference
  • communication — Communications are the systems and processes that are used to communicate or broadcast information, especially by means of electricity or radio waves.
  • 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.
  • conversation — If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation.
All 41 Synonyms of interlocution

Antonyms for interlocution

noun interlocution

  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • listening — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • monologue — a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker: a comedian's monologue.
  • soliloquy — an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present (often used as a device in drama to disclose a character's innermost thoughts): Hamlet's soliloquy begins with “To be or not to be.”.
All 6 Antonyms of interlocution

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