discussion
pronunciation
How to pronounce discussion in British English:
UK [dɪˈskʌʃn]
How to pronounce discussion in American English:
US [dɪˈskʌʃn]
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- Noun:
- an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
- an exchange of views on some topic
Word Origin
- discussion (n.)
- mid-14c., "examination, investigation, judicial trial," from Old French discussion "discussion, examination, investigation, legal trial," from Late Latin discussionem (nominative discussio) "examination, discussion," in classical Latin, "a shaking," from discussus, past participle of discutere "strike asunder, break up," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + quatere "to shake" (see quash). Meaning "a talking over, debating" in English first recorded mid-15c. Sense evolution in Latin appears to have been from "smash apart" to "scatter, disperse," then in post-classical times (via the mental process involved) to "investigate, examine," then to "debate."
Synonym
Example
- 1. But that discussion is still going on .
- 2. Earlier today , I was running beyond plm panel discussion on ace 2011 .
- 3. However , legend of zhen huan seems to arouse more discussion than any drama series .
- 4. More detailed discussion of long-term plans can only be a good thing .
- 5. He presented his theory at a recent roundtable discussion at the foreign ministry .