communicationn.[L. communicatio.]1. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.()2. Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.()Argument . . . and friendly communication. (Shak.)3. Association; company.()Evil communications corrupt good manners. (1 Cor. xv. 33.)4. Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.()The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. (Arbuthnot.)5. That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.()6. Participation in the Lord's supper.(Bp. Pearson.)7. (Rhet.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you.(Beattie.)()