English Explanatory Dictionary

conversant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Closely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
  2. Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed.
  3. Concerned; occupied.
noun
  1. One who converses with another.

Pronunciation

/kənˈvɜːsənt/ /kənˈvɝsənt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sænt/ /ˈkɒnvə(ɹ)sənt/ en-us-conversant.ogg

Word forms

conversant more conversant most conversant conversaunt conversants

Etymology

From Old French conversant, present participle of converser.

Synonyms

interlocutor conversational partner

Derived words

conversancy conversantly inconversant nonconversant unconversant
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