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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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   Dialogue is a written or verbal exchange of ideas and opinions between two or more people or characters. It can also refer to a musical composition, a philosophical method, or a literary device. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of dialogue from the authoritative Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Dialogue is a noun that means conversation between two or more persons or characters, or an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue. It can also be a verb that means to converse or discuss. See synonyms, origin, and examples of dialogue in sentences.

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   What is a dialogue in sociology?

   • 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. She came back and tried to start a dialogue with the man.

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   What is the meaning of dialogue?

   • 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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   What does dialoguing mean?

   • verb (used without object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing. to carry on a dialogue; converse. to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them. verb (used with object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing. to put into the form of a dialogue.

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   Where did the word dialogue come from?

   • Plato’s famous dialogues frequently presented Socrates playing a leading role, and dialogue comes from the Greek roots dia- (“through” or “across”) and -logue (“discourse” or “talk”). Dialect and dialectic come from dialecktos (“conversation” or “dialect”) and ultimately back to the Greek word dialegesthai, meaning “to converse.”

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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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   Learn the meaning of dialogue as a noun in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Dialogue can refer to a written conversation in a book, play, or film, or a formal exchange of opinions between parties.

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   2 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the word dialogue, a conversation or discussion between people or groups. Find synonyms, pronunciation, translations, and examples of dialogue in different contexts.

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    Dialogue is the talking in a book, play, or film, or a formal discussion between countries or groups of people. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its translations in different languages.