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    di·a·lec·tic
    /ˌdīəˈlektik/

    noun

    • 1. the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.
    • 2. inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.

    adjective

    • 1. relating to dialectic or dialectics; dialectical.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dialecticDialectic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : any systematic reasoning, exposition (see exposition sense 2a), or argument that juxtaposes opposed or contradictory ideas and usually seeks to resolve their conflict : a method of examining and discussing opposing ideas in order to find the truth. Did you know?

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DialecticDialectic - Wikipedia

    In classical philosophy, dialectic (διαλεκτική) is a form of reasoning based upon dialogue of arguments and counter-arguments, advocating propositions (theses) and counter-propositions (antitheses).

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIALECTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DIALECTIC definition: 1. a way of discovering what is true by considering opposite theories 2. a way of discovering what…. Learn more.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIALECTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    DIALECTIC meaning: 1. a way of discovering what is true by considering opposite theories 2. a way of discovering what…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dialecticDialectic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Dialectic is a process of examining an issue using very careful steps. A "thesis," or argument, is offered, followed by the "antithesis," or counterargument. The goal is to extract the best points from each of these to form a "synthesis."

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdialectic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of dialectic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIALECTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In philosophy, dialectics is a method of reasoning and reaching conclusions by considering theories and ideas together with ones that contradict them.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › dialectic_n1dialectic, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun dialectic mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dialectic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. dialectic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun dialectic? About 4 occurrences per million words in modern written English.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › dialectics_ndialectics, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

    What does the noun dialectics mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun dialectics. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. dialectics has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the noun dialectics? About 0.6 occurrences per million words in modern written English.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › dialectic_n2dialectic, n.² & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word dialectic mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word dialectic, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. dialectic has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.