dialectic Meaning & Definition
What Does Dialectic Mean?
Dialectic is used as a noun meaning Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments. It can also mean A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction. As an adjective, it means Dialectical (of or relating to dialectic). As an adjective, it means Dialectal (of or relating to a dialect).
Dialectic: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dialectical |
| Plural | dialectics |
| Comparative / superlative | more dialectic, most dialectic |
Dialectic Definition (Noun)
- Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
- A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.
This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.
- development by way of overcoming internal contradictions
Dialectic as an Adjective
- Dialectical (of or relating to dialectic)
Adjective
- Dialectal (of or relating to a dialect).
Noun
- Progress of conflict, especially class conflict.
Adjective
- Dialectical
Synonyms of Dialectic
Dialectic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dialectic
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dialectic in a Sentence
This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.
Word Forms & Grammar
dialectic (countable and uncountable, plural dialectics)
dialectic (comparative more dialectic, superlative most dialectic)
Words That Rhyme With Dialectic
Origin of Dialectic
Origin 1: From Old French dialectique, from Late Latin dialectica, from Ancient Greek διαλεκτική (dialektikḗ, “the art of argument through interactive questioning and answering”), from διαλεκτικός (dialektikós, “relating to dialogue”), from διαλέγομαι (dialégomai, “to participate in a dialogue”), from διά (diá, “through, across”) + λέγειν (légein, “to speak”).
Origin 2: From Latin dialecticus, from Ancient Greek δῐᾰλεκτῐκός (dĭălektĭkós).[1]
Origin 3: From dialect + -ic.[1]
How to Pronounce Dialectic
The standard pronunciation of dialectic is //ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Dialectic: Your Questions Answered
Is dialectic a noun or an adjective?
Dialectic is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for dialectic?
Close synonyms of dialectic are dialectical. See the full list of dialectic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dialectic?
The plural of dialectic is dialectics.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dialectic?
The comparative form is more dialectic and the superlative form is most dialectic.