dialectic

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

Etymology 1

From Old French dialectique, from Late Latin dialectica, from Ancient Greek διαλεκτική, from διαλεκτικός, from διαλέγομαι, from διά + λέγειν.

Noun

dialectic

1. Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
2. A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.

   This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.

3. (Marxism) Progression of conflict, especially class conflict.

Etymology 2

From Latin dialecticus, from Ancient Greek δῐᾰλεκτῐκός.

Adjective

dialectic

1. Dialectical.

Etymology 3

From dialect + -ic.

Adjective

dialectic

1. Dialectal.

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