dialogue

CEFRB1

/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A conversation between people, especially in a book, play, or film.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.

Examples

  • Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.

  • The mystery contains more dialogue than narrative.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdɑeəlɔɡ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.

  2. A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.

More examples

In context

  • Melinda and Bill maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

  • The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

  • Start up a dialogue

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Origin

noun

Inherited from Middle English dialog, from Old French dialoge (French dialogue), from Late Latin dialogus, from Ancient Greek διάλογος (diálogos, “conversation, discourse”), from διά (diá, “through, inter”) + λόγος (lógos, “speech, oration, discourse”), from διαλέγομαι (dialégomai, “to converse”), from διά (diá) + λέγειν (légein, “to speak”), equivalent to dia- (“between”) + -logue. Also analyzable as di- (“two”) + -alogue.