turn construction unit

noun

The fundamental segment of speech in conversation analysis.

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Meanings

nounturn construction unit (plural turn construction units)

plural turn construction units

  1. human sciencesThe fundamental segment of speech in conversation analysis.
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APA

turn construction unit. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn%20construction%20unit

MLA

“turn construction unit.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn%20construction%20unit. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turn construction unit,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turn%20construction%20unit.

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