interlocution

[in-ter-loh-kyoo-shuhn]

interlocution Definition

• 1. conversation or dialogue between two or more people
• 2. the act of speaking between or among
• 3. an instance of a conversation or dialogue

Using interlocution: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interlocution" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The interlocution between the two leaders was heated.

• Example

  The novel is written in the form of an interlocution between two characters.

• Example

  The interlocution between the teacher and the student was productive.

interlocution Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for interlocution

• conversation
• dialogue
• exchange
• discussion
• talk

Phrases with interlocution

• interlocution of the dead

  a literary device in which a dialogue is held between a living person and a dead person

  Example

  The author used the interlocution of the dead to explore the themes of mortality and the afterlife.

• interlocution piece

  a short play or sketch featuring a conversation between two or more characters

  Example

  The drama club performed an interlocution piece at the school assembly.

• interlocution partner

  a person with whom one engages in conversation or dialogue

  Example

  She found a great interlocution partner in her new coworker.

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Summary: interlocution in Brief

Interlocution [in-ter-loh-kyoo-shuhn] refers to conversation or dialogue between two or more people. It can also refer to the act of speaking between or among, or an instance of a conversation or dialogue. Examples include 'The interlocution between the two leaders was heated' and 'The novel is written in the form of an interlocution between two characters.'