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discussing

/dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Engaging in a conversation or debate about a particular topic.

    - "They were discussing the merits of different political candidates."
    - "The students were discussing the solutions to the math problem in groups."

Pronunciation
  1. /dɪsˈkʌsɪŋ/



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Synonyms

bespeak , betalk , debate , talk about
Rhymes
Words rhyming with discussing
hussling , dusseling , fussling
Variants
List of all variants of discussing that leads to same result
discuss , discussable , discussed , discusser , discussers , discusses , discussible , discussing
Etymology
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The word 'discuss' comes from the Latin word 'discutere,' which means 'to shake apart' or 'to sift.'


Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded debate in history was held in the Danish parliament in 1849, lasting for 16 hours.

  2. In ancient Greece, philosophers like Socrates and Plato engaged in formal discussions, or dialogues, to explore philosophical questions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Debate: A formal discussion or argument between two or more people, often with opposing viewpoints.

  2. Dialogue: A conversation between two or more people, typically portrayed in literature or other media.


Culture
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Discussing is a fundamental aspect of human communication and has been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, Socrates is known for his philosophical discussions, and Shakespeare's plays often feature debates and dialogues between characters.

How to Memorize "discussing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people gathered around a table, engaged in a lively discussion.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'discuss' with the image of a debate between two political candidates.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-I-S-C-U-S-S: Debate, Investigate, Share, Consider, Understand, Summarize, and Synthesize.


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