dialectic

UK /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ US /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/
noun 3adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at a truth by the exchange of logical arguments.

2

A contradiction of ideas that serves as the determining factor in their interaction.

This situation created the inner dialectic of American history.

3

development by way of overcoming internal contradictions

adj

1

Dialectical (of or relating to dialectic)

adj

1

Dialectal (of or relating to a dialect).

Is it [prodezza] a mere dialectic variation of prudenza,[…]?

[…] if any one has, in common discourse, an indistinct, hesitating, dialectic, or otherwise faulty, delivery, his Natural manner certainly is not what he should adopt in public speaking; […]

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