speaking
[noun]
Synonyms: speech, discourse, talk, utterance, verbalization

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speak·ing (spēkĭng)
adj.
►
■ Capable of speech.
■ Involving speaking or talking:
has a speaking part in the play.
► Expressive or telling; eloquent.
► True to life; lifelike:
a speaking likeness.
Idiom:

on speaking terms
► Friendly enough to exchange superficial remarks:
We're on speaking terms with the new neighbors.
► Ready and willing to communicate; not alienated or estranged:
on speaking terms again after their quarrel.

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