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conversational
[ kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌkɒn vərˈseɪ ʃə nl /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of conversation: a conversational tone of voice.
able or ready to converse; given to conversation.
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Origin of conversational
First recorded in 1770–80; conversation + -al1
synonym study for conversational
1. See colloquial.
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British Dictionary definitions for conversational
conversational
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənəl) /
adjective
of, using, or in the manner of conversation
inclined to or skilled in conversation; conversable
Derived forms of conversational
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