dialectic
ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk
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Definition of dialectic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
logicTECH.formal method of reasoning or debate to resolve differencesTECH.
  • Dialectic helps people resolve disagreements through structured argument.
argumentation disputation
2.
philosophyTECH.reconciliation of contradictions in beliefs or historyTECH.
  • The dialectic of history shows progress through conflict.
resolution synthesis
3.
MarxismTECH.Marxist progression of class conflictTECH.
  • Dialectic in Marxism explains social change.
class struggle dialectical materialism

Adjective

philosophyTECH.relating to investigating or arguing about truth or opinionsTECH.
  • The dialectic method encourages questioning and debate.
argumentative logical
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Expressions with dialectic

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method resolving contradictions through synthesis
The philosopher explained history using the Hegelian dialectic.

Origin of dialectic

Greek, dialektikē (art of debate)

Terms with dialectic included in their meaning

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philosophy
first stage in Hegelian dialectic reasoning
dialectic
characteristic of Hegel's dialectical method
philosophical concept
concerning the nature of dialectic or contradiction in material or social processes
Hegelian
application of Hegelian dialectic principles
philosophy
introduction of dialectic to explore ideas
Marxism
initiation of dialectic conflicts in Marxism

Examples of dialectic in a sentence

  • She practiced dialectic to mediate the faculty dispute.
  • The dialectic between freedom and security is complex.
  • He studied the dialectic of capitalism and socialism.
  • The dialectic of class struggle is central to Marxism.
  • Understanding dialectic is key to grasping Marxist theory.
  • Her dialectic approach shaped the classroom discussion.

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  1. French:dialectique, dialectique marxiste, ...
  2. German:Dialektik, dialektisch, ...
  3. Italian:dialettica, dialettico, ...
  4. Spanish:dialéctica, dialéctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:dialética, dialético, ...
  6. Chinese:辩证法, 辩证的, ...
  7. Japanese:弁証法, 弁証法的, ...
  8. Arabic:جَدَل, جَدَلِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיאָלֶקְטִיקָה, דִּיאַלֶקְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:диалектика, диалектический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діалектика, діалектичний, ...
  12. Hindi:विवाद का तर्क, द्वंद्वात्मक, ...
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