dialectical
ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl
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Definition of dialectical - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
linguisticsTECH.characteristic of a specific dialectTECH.
  • The dialectical features of the region are unique.
local regional vernacular
2.
philosophical conceptTECH.concerning the nature of dialectic or contradiction in material or social processesTECH.
  • Marxist theories are often described as dialectical in their analysis of social conflict.
analytical dialectic logical
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Expressions with dialectical

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philosophical view that reality changes through opposing forces
Dialectical materialism explains social change through class struggle.
person who believes in dialectical materialism
Karl Marx was a famous dialectical materialist.

Origin of dialectical

Greek, dialektos (discourse) + -ical (pertaining to)

Terms with dialectical included in their meaning

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philosophy
second stage in dialectical process
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therapy to help manage emotions and behaviors
Hegelianism
expert in dialectical idealism, analyzing contradictions
Marxism
specialist in dialectical materialism, studying class differences
philosophy
Marxist philosophy of dialectical materialism
dialectical method
method of argument involving contradiction and resolution
philosophy
adherent of Hegel's dialectical method
dialectic
characteristic of Hegel's dialectical method

Examples of dialectical in a sentence

  • Her dialectical speech reflected her hometown's culture.
  • The philosopher's dialectical approach revealed hidden contradictions.
  • Her dialectical method challenged traditional viewpoints.

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  1. French:dialectal, ...
  2. German:dialektal, dialektisch, ...
  3. Italian:dialettale, dialettico, ...
  4. Spanish:dialectales, dialéctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:dialetal, dialético, ...
  6. Chinese:方言的, 辩证的, ...
  7. Japanese:方言的な, 弁証法的, ...
  8. Arabic:لَهْجِي, جَدَلي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיאָלֶקְטִי, דִּיאַלקְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:диалектный, диалектический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:діалектний, діалектичний, ...
  12. Hindi:बोलचाल की, द्वंद्वात्मक, ...
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