discussion
//dɪˈskʌʃ.ən//
Forms
- Plural
- discussions
Definitions
1.Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
- This topic is not open to discussion.
- My discussion with the professor was very enlightening.
- There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".
2.Text giving further detail on a subject.
- Under each heading, you will find a discussion.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #982
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Old French discussion, from Late Latin discussiō, from Latin discutiō.
By surface analysis, discuss + -ion.