Com*mu`ni*ca"tion (?), n. [L.
communicatio.]
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.
Shak.
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.
Arbuthnot.
5. That which is
communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.
6. Participation in the Lord's supper. Bp.
Pearson.
7. (Rhet.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is
a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. Beattie.
Syn. -- Correspondence; conference; intercourse.
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