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forum

/ˈfɔɹəm/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
fo-rum
IPA
/ˈfɔɹəm/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A place for discussion.

noun

A gathering for the purpose of discussion; a symposium.

noun

A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.

noun

An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.

noun

A square or marketplace in a Roman town, used for public business and commerce.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *dʰwer-, forum

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɔɹəm/
  • British English: /ˈfɔːɹəm/

Inflected Forms

forums (plural) fora (plural) 4m (alternative) 4rum (alternative)

Derived Forms

cyberforum forumgoer foruming forumite forumless subforum teleforum

Phrases

choice of forum agreement choice of forum clause e-forum forum clause forum non conveniens forum selection agreement forum selection clause forum shopping

Frequently Paired Words

conforaneous forum conveniens

Synonyms

assembly meeting place

Rhymes With

quorum decorum santorum gorham shoreham aurum oram corum borum sorum gorum jorum

Questions

How do you pronounce forum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔɹəm/.
What does forum mean?
A place for discussion.
Where does forum come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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