An informal conversation; SYN. confab, confabulation.

ETYM Old Eng. conversacio, Old Fren. conversacion, French conversation, from Latin conversatio frequent abode in a place, intercourse, Late Lat. also, manner of life.
Speech used for informal exchange of views.

ETYM Latin discussio a shaking, examination, discussion: cf. French discussion.
1. An exchange of views on some topic; SYN. give-and-take, word.
2. An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; SYN. treatment, discourse.

1. The act of speech.
2. An exchange of ideas via conversation; SYN. talking.
3. A act of giving a talk to an audience
4. Idle gossip or rumor; SYN. talk of the town.
5. ('talk about' is a less formal alternative for 'discussion of') Discussion