conversˈance or conversˈancy (also /konˈ/) noun

1. The state of being conversant
2. Familiarity

conversˈant (also /konˈ/) adjective

1. Acquainted by study
2. Familiar

conversāˈtion noun

1. Talk
2. An instance of communication by talking

conversāˈtional adjective

conversāˈtionalist or conversāˈtionist noun

A person who enjoys or excels in conversation

conversāˈtionally adverb

conversāˈtionism noun (rare)

A colloquialism

converˈsative adjective (obsolete)

Ready to talk

conversˈer noun

conversation piece noun

1. An object that arouses comment by its novelty
2. A painting of a number of people in their usual environment, engaged in their usual pastimes, etc
3. A play, etc, in which the dialogue is as important as, or more important than, the action

conversation stopper noun

A comment that allows no appropriate response, usu because it is shocking, embarrassing or obtuse