discussion
UK: dɪˈskʌʃən | US: dɪˈskʌʃən
n. the act of talking about something with others to exchange ideas or reach a decision
n. a formal debate or deliberation on a topic
n. a detailed treatment of a subject in speech or writing
The word "discussion" originates from the Latin discussus, the past participle of discutere, meaning "to dash to pieces" or "to shake apart." Over time, its meaning evolved metaphorically to "examine by argument" or "debate," reflecting the idea of breaking down a topic into smaller parts for analysis. The suffix -ion (from Latin -io) was added to form a noun indicating the action or process of discussing.
The team held a lengthy discussion about the project timeline.
Her essay includes a thorough discussion of climate change impacts.
After much discussion, they agreed on a compromise.
The panel discussion focused on innovations in renewable energy.
We need to have a serious discussion about your performance.