discussion

[ dih-skuhsh-uhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.

discussion

/ dɪˈskʌʃən /

noun

1. the examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing

Derived Forms

• disˈcussional, adjective

Other Words From

• dis·cussion·al adjective
• predis·cussion noun
• redis·cussion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discussion¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin discussiōn-, stem of discussiō “inquiry, examination,” Latin: “a shaking,” from discuss(us) “shaken” ( discuss ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

He unexpectedly extended his visit by a day for further discussions.

From BBC

Political discussions were, in a sense, the soundtrack to his career.

From BBC

On the show, she’s brought frank, provocative discussions about race and privilege to the often shallow waters of reality TV.

From Los Angeles Times

So, while it is safe to assume Amorim singled out more than one player for a spot of impromptu coaching, the discussion with Mainoo was the one that made it into the public domain.

From BBC

The fourth Goldberg resolution takes aim at recent widespread efforts to remove the discussion of controversial subjects or current events from classrooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• analysis
• argument
• conference
• consideration
• consultation
• controversy
• conversation
• debate
• deliberation
• dialogue
• discourse
• dispute
• examination
• exchange
• interview
• meeting
• review
• scrutiny
• symposium
• wrangling