communicating
adjective
Simple meaning
Allowing people to pass directly between two rooms.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈjunəkeɪtɪŋ
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Definition
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adjective
Allowing people to pass directly between two rooms.
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- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A person who communicates with others.
Related to the activity of communicating.
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Any of three arteries in the brain that make up the circle of Willis.
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The activity of communicating.
A system for communicating.
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