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dialectic

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As a noun, dialectic means any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments. As an adjective, it means dialectical.

Meanings of dialectic

6 meanings

noun

  1. Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.

  2. A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.

    “This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.”

  3. marxismProgress of conflict, especially class conflict.

adjective

  1. Dialectical

  2. Dialectal

  3. Of or relating to or employing dialectic

    “the dialectical method”

    Similar: dialectical

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adjective: of or relating to or employing dialectic

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