Standard Lemma guide
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noun
A systematic method of argument that attempts to resolve the contradictions in opposing views or ideas.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
plural of dialectic
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: rationale, principle
History
From Ancient Greek διαλεκτική (dialektikḗ, “the art of argument through interactive questioning and answering”), from διαλεκτικός (dialektikós, “competent debater”), from διαλέγομαι (dialégomai, “to participate in a dialogue”), from διά (diá, “inter, through”) + λέγειν (légein, “to speak”).
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Across languages
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