Communication /(kŏm*mū`nĭ*kā"shŭn)/

Com·mu·ni·ca·tion

Communication

n.
  1. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.
  2. Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.
    Argument . . . and friendly communication.
  3. Association; company.
    Evil communications corrupt good manners.
    — 1 Cor. xv. 33.
  4. 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.
  5. That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.
  6. Participation in the Lord's supper.
  7. A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. (Rhet.)