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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.
   • ▪ the existence or action of opposing social forces, concepts, etc.

   adjective

   • 1. relating to dialectic or dialectics; dialectical.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French dialectique or Latin dialectica, from Greek dialektikē (tekhnē) ‘(art) of debate’, from dialegesthai ‘converse with’ (see dialogue).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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