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1. (adj.) dialectic
pertaining to or of the nature of logical argumentation.
2. (n.) dialectic
the art or practice of debate or conversation by which the truth of a theory or opinion is arrived at logically.
3. dialectic
logical argumentation.
4. dialectic
dialectics, (often used with a sing. v.) the arguments or bases of dialectical materialism, including the elevation of matter over mind and a constantly changing reality with a material basis.
5. dialectic
the juxtaposition or interaction of conflicting ideas, forces, etc.
Etymology: (1520–30)
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| Definition of 'dialectic' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dialectic
any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments
2. (adj) dialectic
a contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction
"this situation created the inner dialectic of American history"
3. (adj) dialectic, dialectical
of or relating to or employing dialectic
"the dialectical method"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) dialectic
alt. of Dialectical
2. (noun) dialectic
same as Dialectics
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. dialectic
in the Hegelian philosophy the logic of thought, and, if of thought, the logic of being, of essential being.
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