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converse
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
converses
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph)
Translations
We had a pleasant converse about our favorite books.
У нас был приятный разговор о наших любимых книгах.
In logic, the converse of a statement is formed by reversing its components.
В логике обратное утверждение формируется путем перестановки его компонентов.
Additional translations
Definitions
In mathematics, the converse of a theorem is formed by reversing its hypothesis and conclusion.
The two friends engaged in a lively converse about their travel experiences.
conversed
Past Simple
conversed
Past Participle
conversing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈvɜːs/
US
/kənˈvɝːs/
(homograph)
Translations
They like to converse about philosophy.
Они любят беседовать о философии.
We often converse over coffee.
Мы часто разговариваем за чашкой кофе.
Additional translations
Definitions
They often converse about their favorite books over coffee.
UK
/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
US
/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
(homograph; typically not gradable, used mainly in the positive degree)
Translations
The converse effect of the medication was unexpected.
Обратный эффект от лекарства был неожиданным.
Additional translations
Definitions
The converse effect of the medication was unexpected, as it made her more alert instead of drowsy.
The converse statement of 'If it rains, the ground is wet' is 'If the ground is wet, it rains.'