dialogue

1 of 2

noun

di·a·logue ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg How to pronounce dialogue (audio)

-ˌläg

variants or less commonly dialog

: a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing

: a conversation between two or more persons

also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer)

: an exchange of ideas and opinions

organized a series of dialogues on human rights

: a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution

a constructive dialogue between loggers and environmentalists

: the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition

very little dialogue in this film

writes realistic dialogue

: a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation

dialogue

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verb

dialogued; dialoguing

transitive verb

: to express in dialogue

… and dialogued for him what he would say …

Shakespeare

intransitive verb

: to take part in a dialogue

managers dialoguing with employees

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Dialectic: Logic Through Conversation

Dialectic is a term used in philosophy, and the fact that it is closely connected to the ideas of Socrates and Plato is completely logical—even from an etymological point of view. Plato’s famous dialogues frequently presented Socrates playing a leading role, and dialogue comes from the Greek roots dia- (“through” or “across”) and -logue (“discourse” or “talk”). Dialect and dialectic come from dialecktos (“conversation” or “dialect”) and ultimately back to the Greek word dialegesthai, meaning “to converse.”

Conversation or dialogue was indeed at the heart of the “Socratic method,” through which Socrates would ask probing questions which cumulatively revealed his students’ unsupported assumptions and misconceptions. The goal, according to the definition in our Unabridged Dictionary, was to “elicit a clear and consistent expression of something supposed to be implicitly known by all rational beings.”

Other philosophers had specific uses of the term dialectic, including Aristotelianism, Stoicism, Kantianism, Hegelianism, and Marxism.Asking a series of questions was considered by Socrates a method of “giving birth” to the truth, and a related word, maieutic, defined as “relating to or resembling the Socratic method of eliciting new ideas from another,” comes from the Greek word meaning “of midwifery.”

Example Sentences

Noun He is an expert at writing dialogue. There's very little dialogue in the film. The best part of the book is the clever dialogue. Students were asked to read dialogues from the play. The two sides involved in the labor dispute are trying to establish a dialogue. The two parties have been in constant dialogue with each other. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s dialogue in the film about the mental component of tennis.

Jason Gay, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 Sung in German with new English dialogue by Grant Preisser and English supertitles.

Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Mixing historically accurate costumes and settings with contemporary dialogue, Dickinson delighted viewers for three seasons.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the show was dialogue-free, with the group occasionally leaving the stage as projections of gruesome scenes played behind them.

Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 July 2022 The Rage show had several simple, cinematic, dialogue-free video clips that upheld the night’s tension, often played when the band briefly walked off stage for a breather.

Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2022 Every scene, every piece of dialogue, every dang shot is just perfect.

Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2022 While preparing to read with Michael Cera for the project, Cudi had to memorize a hefty amount of dialogue.

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The job, Heche told one journalist, required her to memorize sixty pages of dialogue a day.

Mayukh Sen, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022

Verb

Visitors are encouraged to dialogue with artists whose works-in-progress are on view June 4 through June 25.

Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 How might our politics look different if sincerity claims were an invitation to dialogue rather than a conversation-stopper?

Charles Mccrary, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2022 Be sure to regularly dialogue with your employees about stress management and burnout, formally through surveys and informally through check-ins.

Naz Beheshti, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 In behind-the-scenes footage shared to her Story, El Moussa and Richards lip synched along to dialogue from her Netflix show.

Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 There will be time at the end of the program for audience members to dialogue with the performers.

Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2021 Typically done after a project is completed, snapshots enable managers to dialogue with employees about their performance while the project is still top of mind.

Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 Who knows, had Korach and his group agreed to seriously dialogue with Moses, Moses might have calmed them down.

Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 7 June 2021 Korach’s cohorts also refused to dialogue with Moses (16:12).

Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 7 June 2021 See More

单词	dialogue
释义	dialogue 1 of 2 noun di·a·logue ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg -ˌläg variants or less commonly dialog 1 : a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing 2 a : a conversation between two or more persons also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer) b : an exchange of ideas and opinions organized a series of dialogues on human rights c : a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution a constructive dialogue between loggers and environmentalists 3 : the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition very little dialogue in this film writes realistic dialogue 4 : a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation dialogue 2 of 2 verb dialogued; dialoguing transitive verb : to express in dialogue … and dialogued for him what he would say … Shakespeare intransitive verb : to take part in a dialogue managers dialoguing with employees Did you know? Dialectic: Logic Through Conversation Dialectic is a term used in philosophy, and the fact that it is closely connected to the ideas of Socrates and Plato is completely logical—even from an etymological point of view. Plato’s famous dialogues frequently presented Socrates playing a leading role, and dialogue comes from the Greek roots dia- (“through” or “across”) and -logue (“discourse” or “talk”). Dialect and dialectic come from dialecktos (“conversation” or “dialect”) and ultimately back to the Greek word dialegesthai, meaning “to converse.” Conversation or dialogue was indeed at the heart of the “Socratic method,” through which Socrates would ask probing questions which cumulatively revealed his students’ unsupported assumptions and misconceptions. The goal, according to the definition in our Unabridged Dictionary, was to “elicit a clear and consistent expression of something supposed to be implicitly known by all rational beings.” Other philosophers had specific uses of the term dialectic, including Aristotelianism, Stoicism, Kantianism, Hegelianism, and Marxism.Asking a series of questions was considered by Socrates a method of “giving birth” to the truth, and a related word, maieutic, defined as “relating to or resembling the Socratic method of eliciting new ideas from another,” comes from the Greek word meaning “of midwifery.” Synonyms Noun argument argumentation argy-bargy [chiefly British] back-and-forth colloquy confab confabulation conference consult consultation council counsel debate deliberation discussion give-and-take palaver parley talk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He is an expert at writing dialogue. There's very little dialogue in the film. The best part of the book is the clever dialogue. Students were asked to read dialogues from the play. The two sides involved in the labor dispute are trying to establish a dialogue. The two parties have been in constant dialogue with each other. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun There’s dialogue in the film about the mental component of tennis. Jason Gay, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 Sung in German with new English dialogue by Grant Preisser and English supertitles. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2022 Mixing historically accurate costumes and settings with contemporary dialogue, Dickinson delighted viewers for three seasons. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the show was dialogue-free, with the group occasionally leaving the stage as projections of gruesome scenes played behind them. Thania Garcia, Variety, 10 July 2022 The Rage show had several simple, cinematic, dialogue-free video clips that upheld the night’s tension, often played when the band briefly walked off stage for a breather. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2022 Every scene, every piece of dialogue, every dang shot is just perfect. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 18 Aug. 2022 While preparing to read with Michael Cera for the project, Cudi had to memorize a hefty amount of dialogue. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 The job, Heche told one journalist, required her to memorize sixty pages of dialogue a day. Mayukh Sen, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 Verb Visitors are encouraged to dialogue with artists whose works-in-progress are on view June 4 through June 25. Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 How might our politics look different if sincerity claims were an invitation to dialogue rather than a conversation-stopper? Charles Mccrary, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2022 Be sure to regularly dialogue with your employees about stress management and burnout, formally through surveys and informally through check-ins. Naz Beheshti, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 In behind-the-scenes footage shared to her Story, El Moussa and Richards lip synched along to dialogue from her Netflix show. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 There will be time at the end of the program for audience members to dialogue with the performers. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2021 Typically done after a project is completed, snapshots enable managers to dialogue with employees about their performance while the project is still top of mind. Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2021 Who knows, had Korach and his group agreed to seriously dialogue with Moses, Moses might have calmed them down. Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 7 June 2021 Korach’s cohorts also refused to dialogue with Moses (16:12). Rabbi Avi Weiss, sun-sentinel.com, 7 June 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English dialoge, from Anglo-French dialogue, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse, from dia- + legein to speak — more at legend First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1566, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Kids Definition dialogue noun di·a·logue variants also dialog ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg 1 : conversation given in a written story or a play 2 : a conversation between two or more people or groups The dialogue helped avoid a fight. dialogue noun variants also dialog 1 as in conference an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue calling for an international dialogue on human rights Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance conference discussion debate consultation symposium council meeting forum argumentation consult talk deliberation colloquy argument conversation palaver confabulation parley counsel confab back-and-forth seminar give-and-take discourse argy-bargy roundtable negotiation bull session chat room chat skull session talkathon consultancy skull practice bargaining disquisition rap words pourparler 2 as in conversation talking or a talk between two or more people coworkers having a short dialogue about politics at the watercooler before heading back to work Synonyms & Similar Words conversation discussion converse discourse chat exchange banter colloquy debate persiflage raillery repartee chitchat babble symposium cross fire small talk prattle chatter roundtable table talk chaff gabfest prate natter parley conference palaver confabulation deliberation chin-wag give-and-take gossip round-robin rap
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