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   Di·a·logue

   /ˈdīəˌlôɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie: "the book consisted of a series of dialogues" Similar conversationtalkcommunicationinterchangediscourseargumentchatchatterchitchatchitter-chattergossipinformal:jawinggassinggabbingnatteringchinwaggingconvoformal:confabulationarchaic:converserare:interlocutionduologuecolloquyscripttextscreenplayspeechlineswordspartsspoken parts
   • ▪ a discussion between two or more people or groups, especially one directed toward exploration of a particular subject or resolution of a problem: "the U.S. would enter into a direct dialogue with Vietnam" Similar discussionexchangedebatediscourseexchange of viewshead-to-headtête-à-têteconsultationconferenceparleyinterviewquestion and answer sessiontalksnegotiationsinformal:rap sessionconfabskull sessionrapformal:confabulation

   verb

   • 1. take part in a conversation or discussion to resolve a problem: North American "he stated that he wasn't going to dialogue with the guerrillas"
   • ▪ provide (a movie or play) with a dialogue. North American

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French dialoge, via Latin from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai ‘converse with’, from dia ‘through’ + legein ‘speak’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dialogist noun

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   The meaning of DIALOGUE is a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing. How to use dialogue in a sentence. Dialectic: Logic Through Conversation

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   noun. conversation between two or more persons. an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement. a dialogue of Plato.

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   Definitions of dialogue. noun. a conversation between two persons. synonyms: dialog, duologue. see more. noun. a discussion intended to produce an agreement. “they disagreed but kept an open dialogue ” synonyms: negotiation, talks. see more. noun. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction. synonyms: dialog. see more. noun.

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   DIALOGUE definition: 1. conversation that is written for a book, play, or film: 2. formal talks between opposing…. Learn more.

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

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   4 days ago · Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties. People of all social standings should be given equal opportunities for dialogue. They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.

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   Definitions of dialog. noun. a conversation between two persons. synonyms: dialogue, duologue. see more. noun. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction. synonyms: dialogue. see more. noun. a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people. synonyms: dialogue. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Dialog."