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S vs Interlocutory - What's the difference?

s | interlocutory |

As a letter s

is the letter s with a.

As an adjective interlocutory is

of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.

As a noun interlocutory is

(rare) a person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.

s

Translingual

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Letter

  • The nineteenth letter of the .

    • Symbol

    (wikipedia) (mul-symbol)
  • voiceless alveolar fricative
  • Symbol for second , an SI unit of measurement of time.

    • See also

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    interlocutory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to dialogue or conversation.
  • * 1821 , , Kenilworth , ch. 17:
    • [A]s he passed through the crowded anterooms . . . never did Leicester return the general greeting with such ready and condescending courtesy. . . . For all the favourite Earl had a bow and smile at least, and often a kind word. . . . A few of Leicester's interlocutory sentences ran as follows:— "Poynings, good morrow; and how does your wife and fair daughter? . . ."
  • * 1988 , Armand White, " Arsenio Hall more relaxed in comedy with friend Eddy Murphy," Pittsburgh Press , 3 July, p. B8 (retrieved 2 Nov. 2010):
    • The 13-week stint Hall did on Fox Broadcasting's "The Late Show" last fall proved the impact of his interlocutory style.
  • Interjected into something spoken.
  • (legal) Expressed during a legal action that awaits final decision.
  • (legal) Of or pertaining to legal action that is temporary or provisional.

    • Derived terms

    * interlocution

    Noun

    (interlocutories)
  • (rare) A person engaged in a conversation, an interlocutor.
  • * 1905 , , Major Barbara , Act I:
    • Lady Britomart is . . . well mannered and yet appallingly outspoken and indifferent to the opinion of her interlocutory .
  • Interpolated discussion or dialogue.