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interlocution

[ in-ter-luh-kyoo-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn tər ləˈkyu ʃən /
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noun

conversation; dialogue.

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Origin of interlocution

1525–35; <Latin interlocūtiōn- (stem of interlocūtiō) a speaking between, equivalent to interlocūt(us) (see interlocutor) + -iōn--ion

Words nearby interlocution

interlobular vein of kidney, interlobular vein of liver, interlock, interlocking directorate, interlocking directorates, interlocution, interlocutor, interlocutory, interlope, interloper, interlude
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Words related to interlocution

negotiation, conference, dialogue, deliberation, visit, argument, conversation, consultation, interview, symposium, meeting, seminar, exchange, communication, discussion, discourse, dialog, huddle, conclave, parley

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British Dictionary definitions for interlocution

interlocution
/ (ˌɪntəlɒˈkjuːʃən) /

noun

conversation, discussion, or dialogue
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