All dialectic synonyms
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D d noun dialectic
- logic — the science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference.
- 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.
- disputation — the act of disputing or debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate.
- persuasion — the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
- debate — A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.
- polemics — a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
- tension — the act of stretching or straining.
- conflict — Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
- interaction — reciprocal action, effect, or influence.
- clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- reasoning — a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
- investigation — the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- analysis — Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- forensic — pertaining to, connected with, or used in courts of law or public discussion and debate.
adj dialectic
- dialectical — In philosophy, Dialectical is used to describe situations, theories, and methods which depend on resolving opposing factors.
- 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.
- rationalistic — the principle or habit of accepting reason as the supreme authority in matters of opinion, belief, or conduct.