discussion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun 2.3.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French discussion.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈskʌʃən/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[edit] Noun

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discussion (plural discussions)

1. Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

   There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".

   This topic is not open to discussion.

2. Text giving further detail on a subject.

   Under each heading, you will find a discussion section.

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• discuss

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[edit] Etymology

From Late Latin discussionem, from Latin discutere.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: di.sky.sjɔ̃

   Audio (France, Paris)^{help, file}

• Homophones: discussions

[edit] Noun

discussion f. (plural discussions)

1. discussion

[edit] Synonyms

• dialogue
• conversation