dialectical

CEFRC1

/dˌaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to reasoning through opposing ideas or forces.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Synonym of dialectal (“of or pertaining to a dialect”).

Examples

  • The scholars engaged in a dialectical debate about economic theories.

  • Dialectical materialism is a key concept.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to dialectic; (in philosophy) logically reasoned through the exchange of opposing ideas.

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In context

  • The philosopher's dialectical approach was influential.

  • Sure, maybe. We know — have long known — that romanticism and fatalism are dialectical lovers.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin dialecticus + -al. By surface analysis, dialectic + -al or dialect + -ical.