Collocutory

/ˌkɒləˈkjuːtəri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving conversation or dialogue between people.

Etymology

From Latin 'collocutorius,' an adjective form derived from 'collocutio.' Like 'collocution,' this is a very rare formal English word.

Kelly Says

You'll almost never see 'collocutory' in modern English because we prefer 'conversational'—but in old philosophy texts or very formal writing, 'collocutory' would signal a high-minded discussion between thinkers.

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