DISCUSSION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Example: the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic; his treatment of the race question is badly biased
Categories: Communication, Communicating
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
an exchange of views on some topic
Example: we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it
Categories: Speech, Speech communication, Spoken communication, Spoken language, Language, Voice communication, Oral communication
Synonyms
Word, Treatment, Discussion, Discourse, Give-and-take
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "discussion" comes from Latin discutiō. It started in Late Latin discussiō. Then it appeared in Old French discussion.
🧩 Fun Fact
Church Latin preserved classical vocabulary and spread it through religious texts worldwide.