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The word 'communication' is derived from the Latin word 'communis'. What does this word mean?
Communication comes from the Latin word 'communis', which means common. The idea is that sender and receiver establish a shared understanding of a message, so communication is more than merely sending information; it is the creation of commonness between the parties.
- ATo write
- BCommonCorrect
- CTo transmit
- DTo persuade
Explanation
The term communication comes from the Latin 'communis', meaning common. Communication therefore involves sharing ideas so that sender and receiver build a common understanding. 'To transmit' describes only one part of the act and is not the root meaning.
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