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Definitions for Dialectic
[1] of, relating to, or of the nature of logical argumentation.
[2] dialectal.
[3] the art or practice of logical discussion as employed in investigating the truth of a theory or opinion.
[4] logical argumentation.
[5] Often dialectics. logic or any of its branches. any formal system of reasoning or thought.
[6] Hegelian dialectic.
[7] dialectics, (often used with a singular verb ) the arguments or bases of dialectical materialism, including the elevation of matter over mind and a constantly changing reality with a material basis.
[8] (in Kantian epistemology) a fallacious metaphysical system arising from the attribution of objective reality to the perceptions by the mind of external objects. Compare transcendental dialectic.
[9] the juxtaposition or interaction of conflicting ideas, forces, etc.
[10] disputation or debate, esp intended to resolve differences between two views rather than to establish one of them as true
[11] philosophy the conversational Socratic method of argument (in Plato) the highest study, that of the Forms
[12] (in the writings of Kant) the exposure of the contradictions implicit in applying empirical concepts beyond the limits of experience
[13] philosophy the process of reconciliation of contradiction either of beliefs or in historical processes See also Hegelian dialectic, dialectical materialism
[14] of or relating to logical disputation
Words related to Dialectic
dialectical, argumentation, contention, discussion, deduction, ratiocination, disputation, persuasion, debate, argumentative, controversial, persuasive, analytic, polemical, rationalistic, forensic
Words nearby Dialectic
dial., dialect, dialect atlas, dialect geography, dialectal, dialectic, dialectical, dialectical materialism, dialectical theology, dialectician, dialecticism
Origin of Dialectic
1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin dialectica < Greek dialektikḗ (téchnē ) argumentative (art), feminine of dialektikós. See dialect, -ic
Words that may be confused with Dialectic
dialectal, dialectic, dialectical, (see, usage, note, at, dialectal)
Other words from Dialectic
di·a·lec·ti·cal·ly , adverb
non·di·a·lec·tic , adjective, noun
Word origin for Dialectic
C17: from Latin dialectica, from Greek dialektikē (tekhnē ) (the art) of argument; see dialect
Synonyms for Dialectic
dialectical, analytic, argumentative, controversial, persuasive, polemical, rationalistic