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dialogue

Or 徱··Dz

[dahy-uh-lawg, -log]

noun

  1. conversation between two or more persons.

  2. the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.

  3. 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.

  4. a literary work in the form of a conversation.

    a dialogue of Plato.



verb (used without object)

dialogued, dialoguing 
  1. to carry on a dialogue; converse.

  2. to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.

verb (used with object)

dialogued, dialoguing 
  1. to put into the form of a dialogue.

dialogue

/ ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ, ˌdaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

  1. conversation between two or more people

  2. an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion

  3. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

  4. a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work

  5. a literary composition in the form of a dialogue

  6. a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (tr) to put into the form of a dialogue

  2. (intr) to take part in a dialogue; converse

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dialoguer noun
  • self-dialog noun
  • self-dialogue noun
  • underdialogue noun
  • dialogic adjective
  • ˈ徱ˌDzܱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dialogue1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, from Old French ïDzܱ, Latin dialogus, from Greek 徱áDzDz; equivalent to dia- + -logue
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dialogue1

C13: from Old French dialoge, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse; see dialect
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"As a byproduct, it has all these wonderful effects: People become more tolerant of each other, more respectful, more engaged in public dialogue."

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“A serious dialogue is needed between FIFA, UEFA, leagues, clubs and players to redesign an international calendar that protects the health of players and maintains the quality of games.”

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Chase and Ibarra may, for instance, begin a dialogue as nervous chit-chat with staccato flute interjections with drummed responses that soon turn to broad expressions of wonder.

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He urged the family to find a solution through constructive dialogue.

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"This event constitutes a further fruit of the dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese Authorities and is an important step in the journey of communion of the Diocese," the Vatican said.

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