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- [dahy-uh-lek-tik]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈlɛk tɪk/
- /ˌdaɪ.əˈlek.tɪk/
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- [dahy-uh-lek-tik]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈlɛk tɪk/
Definitions of dialectic word
- countable noun dialectic People refer to the dialectic or dialectics of a situation when they are referring to the way in which two very different forces or factors work together, and the way in which their differences are resolved. 3
- uncountable noun dialectic In philosophy, dialectics is a method of reasoning and reaching conclusions by considering theories and ideas together with ones that contradict them. 3
- noun dialectic disputation or debate, esp intended to resolve differences between two views rather than to establish one of them as true 3
- noun dialectic the conversational Socratic method of argument 3
- noun dialectic (in Plato) the highest study, that of the Forms 3
- noun dialectic (in the writings of Kant) the exposure of the contradictions implicit in applying empirical concepts beyond the limits of experience 3
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Origin of dialectic
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin dialectica < Greek dialektikḗ (téchnē) argumentative (art), feminine of dialektikós. See dialect, -ic
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Parts of speech for Dialectic
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preposition
conjunction
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dialectic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dialectic
adj dialectic
- argumentative — Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people.
- controversial — If you describe something or someone as controversial, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- analytic — Analytic means the same as analytical.
- polemical — a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
noun dialectic
- argumentation — Argumentation is the process of arguing in an organized or logical way, for example in philosophy.
- contention — Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- deduction — A deduction is a conclusion that you have reached about something because of other things that you know to be true.
- ratiocination — the process of logical reasoning.
Antonyms for dialectic
adj dialectic
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
- irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
noun dialectic
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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