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dialogue
[ dahy-uh-lawg, -log ]
noun
- conversation between two or more persons.
- the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.
- an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.
- a literary work in the form of a conversation:
a dialogue of Plato.
verb (used without object)
- to carry on a dialogue; converse.
- to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.
verb (used with object)
- to put into the form of a dialogue.
dialogue
/ ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ; ˌdaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk /
noun
- conversation between two or more people
- an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion
- the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
- a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work
- a literary composition in the form of a dialogue
- a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups
verb
- tr to put into the form of a dialogue
- intr to take part in a dialogue; converse
Derived Forms
- dialogic, adjective
- ˈ徱ˌDzܱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱a·Dze noun
- -徱a·Dz noun
- -徱a·Dzܱ noun
- ܲd·徱a·Dzܱ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dialogue1
Example Sentences
I think the film intends these youngsters to be a semirealistic gang of X-Men, but it doesn’t give them any dialogue or individuality; they’re treated more like the orphans in “Oliver Twist.”
Martire said he often helps artists create work that in is dialogue with the natural and historical context of each location.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's government has repeatedly said it is open to dialogue, but warned that, if necessary, it would "fight to the end".
Undoubtedly there will be dialogue about how this column represents just another old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn.
The two leaders “called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward” after discussing regional and global security issues, the statement said.
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