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adj
Transactional; concerning or requiring both concession and apprehension, not given or received without proportional or relative repercussion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A lively exchange of conversation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: interchange, reciprocation
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Broader terms: interaction
Narrower terms: reciprocity, cross-fertilization, cross-fertilisation, dealings, traffic
noun
light teasing repartee
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: banter, raillery, backchat
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Broader terms: repartee
Narrower terms: badinage, persiflage
noun
an exchange of views on some topic
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: discussion, word
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication
Narrower terms: argument, argumentation, debate, deliberation, conference, group discussion, panel discussion, postmortem, post-mortem, public discussion, ventilation, negotiation, dialogue, talks
History
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