Conversant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈvɜːsənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Conversant is an adjective meaning Closely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
Meaning
Closely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
More Meanings
- Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed.
- One who converses with another.
- (archaic) Concerned; occupied.
Example Sentences
She is equally conversant with Shakespeare and the laws of physics.
c. 1694, John Dryden, letter to Mr. John Dennis deeply conversant in the Platonic philosophy
If any think education, because it is conversant about children, to be but a private and domestick duty, he has been ignorantly bred himself.
We ſee in all things how deſuetude do's contract and narrow our faculties, ſo that we may apprehend only thoſe things wherein we are converſant.
Word Forms
- conversaunt
- conversants
Synonyms for conversant
Depending on context, synonyms include interlocutor, familiar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include informed, familiar, understanding, understand, acquainted, unfamiliar.
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