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Antonyms for discussion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-skuhsh-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskʌʃ ən


Definition of discussion

Origin :
  • 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."
  • noun talk with another
Example sentences :
  • Exceeding the limits assigned to it, my discussion has, however, extended too far.
  • Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams
  • After supper, Mr. Palfrey opened the discussion on Marriage.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I think there's to be some sort of a discussion, but I'm not sure.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I heard the discussion, but I couldn't leave my mother to settle it.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • He gave the discussion up, with a slight shrug of the shoulders.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Peaceful, thus drawn into the discussion, cleared his throat again.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Mrs. Jenkins left the room with the last order, and that ended the discussion.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The "Croizettists" and the "Bernhardtists" began to comment on the discussion.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • The discussion continued, and was rather heated on both sides.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • We had a discussion on the subject, and it was extremely animated.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

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