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Crosstalk

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    Undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit; undesired coupling between circuits. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling wordnet
  3. 3
    The situation where one or more components of a signal transduction pathway affect another pathway. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    Conversation that is incidental to the topic under discussion. countable, uncountable

    "I couldn't hear the opening address because of all the crosstalk around me."

  5. 5
    A traditional Chinese comedic performance in the form of a dialogue. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    Communication between parties who have extremely different perspectives. countable, uncountable

    "Sharing resources for mutual benefit: crosstalk between disciplines deepns the understanding of mycorrhizal symbioses."

Verb
  1. 1
    To hold an incidental conversation

Etymology

Etymology 1

From cross- + talk. Usage in reference to the Chinese comedic performance is probably a loose calque from Chinese 相聲／相声 (xiàngsheng).

Etymology 2

From cross- + talk. Usage in reference to the Chinese comedic performance is probably a loose calque from Chinese 相聲／相声 (xiàngsheng).

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