COMMUNICATION

n.

7 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

2.
n.

Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence. Argument . . . and friendly communication. Shak.

3.
n.

Association; company. Evil communications corrupt manners. 1 Cor. xv. 33.

4.
n.

Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection. The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. Arbuthnot.

5.
n.

That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.

6.
n.

Participation in the Lord's supper. Bp. Pearson.

7.
n.

A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. Beattie.