"midconversation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mid- + conversation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mid|conversation}} mid- + conversation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} midconversation (uncountable)
  1. The middle of (or any time during) a conversation. Tags: uncountable
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