The word is converse not conversate.
2006-06-27 18:35:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Yes, it's a common mistake that people make when they erroneously attribute the "t" in "conversation" to the verb form "converse" when in truth it's simply part of the suffix "ation" added to make the verb a noun.
The same thing happens with "orient" (verb), "oriented" (adjective) and "orientation" (noun). Unfortunately, it is now so common for people to add an extra "t" to the verb and adjective, that "orientate" and "orientated" are now considered acceptable. Disgusting, isn't it?
2006-06-28 02:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Correct
2006-06-28 01:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It annoys the heck out of me when someone says "conversate." It's like Talkersate.
2006-06-28 01:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, but I can see where people make the error. It's easy to create words when there are similar word partnerships out there. celebration - celebrate, conversation - conversate, masturbation - masturbate.
2006-06-28 01:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by slagathor238 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Converse" is one word, it means:
" * of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other; "`parental' and `filial' are converse terms"
* turned about in order or relation; "transposed letters"
* a proposition obtained by conversion
* carry on a conversation"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
"Conversant" is another world; it means:
"conversant(p): (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly; "conversant with business trends"; "familiar with the complex machinery"; "he was familiar with those roads""
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Also, see this discussion of its origin and usage:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=conversate
2006-06-28 01:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by crao_craz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHA! I use that sometimes! I like it. I also use jaunt. That's not a word either is it? Like..jaunt is a word, but not in the meaning I have it. Or at least that's what my mommom said. LOL!
God bless...
2006-06-28 01:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jacqui 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have just taken a step towards helping enlighten the world.
2006-06-28 02:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by femme fatale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-06-28 01:41:45 · answer #8 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Unfortunately, it's entering the lexicon.
2006-06-28 01:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT KNOW BUT I HAVE BEEN WRITING FOR YEARS AND HAVE USED IT BEFORE, I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS PROPER ENGLISH BUT THERE SHOULD BE MORE WORDS ADDED TO THE DICTIONARY , I HAVE QUITE A FEW MYSELF.
2006-06-28 01:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋