conversant
Closely familiar; current; having frequent interactionClosely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
» It is not of the essence of mathematics to be conversant with the ideas of number and quantity.
Meaning
3 sensesClosely familiar; current; having frequent interaction.
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знако́мыйznakómyj, све́дущийsvéduščij, осведомлённыйosvedomljónnyj
Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed.
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
(usually followed by ‘with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
(archaic)Concerned; occupied.
Examples
1 sentencesIt is not of the essence of mathematics to be conversant with the ideas of number and quantity.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Old French conversant, present participle of converser.From Old French conversant, present participle of converser.
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Forms
more conversant, most conversant| Comparative | more conversant Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most conversant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- (usually followed by ‘with’) well informed about or knowing thoroughly:familiar
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form