Pronunciation

/dɪˈskʌʃən/

Definitions

Noun

A noun in this context refers to:

1. An informal conversation or meeting where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic.
2. The act of debating or discussing something.
3. A subject or theme under consideration.

Verb

As a verb, ‘discussion’ means:

1. To engage in a conversation or debate about a topic, usually to seek understanding or reach a decision.
2. To discuss something, often in a formal or academic setting.

Adjective

In some cases, ‘discussive’ can be used as an adjective to describe something that involves discussion or debate.

Adverb

‘Discretely’ can be used as an adverb to describe how a discussion is conducted, typically meaning in a private or unobtrusive manner.

Phrases

• “Join the discussion” means to participate in a conversation or debate.
• “After the presentation, there was a lively discussion.”
• “Let’s have a constructive discussion on the issue.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The class spent the entire period in a heated discussion about global climate change.”
• Verb: “They decided to discuss their plans over dinner.”
• Adjective: “The teacher encouraged a discussive classroom environment.”
• Adverb: “They discussed the project discretely to avoid any misunderstandings.”

Synonyms

• Talk
• Conversation
• Debate
• Exposition
• Dialogue
• Consultation
• Negotiation
• Exchange

Note: Some of these synonyms may have different nuances or适用场合, depending on the context.