Conversing

/kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Talking together in a friendly, back-and-forth way with someone.

Etymology

From Old French 'converser', from Latin 'conversari' meaning to live with or keep company. The root 'versari' means to move around or occupy oneself, suggesting the constant back-and-forth movement of conversation.

Kelly Says

The Latin root suggests movement—conversation literally means moving back-and-forth! That's exactly what real conversation does: ideas bounce between people like they're moving around a space together.

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