Dialectical

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Pronunciation: /daɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

Definitions of dialectical

adjective relating to or using the method of dialectic; concerned with or acting through opposing forces

Example Sentences

A1 She struggled to understand the dialectical differences between the two regions.

A2 The dialectical approach to problem-solving helped the team come up with creative solutions.

B1 Studying different dialectical variations can give insight into cultural diversity.

B2 The professor's lecture on dialectical materialism was both challenging and thought-provoking.

C1 His dissertation explored the dialectical relationship between power and resistance.

C2 The author's writing style is characterized by its dialectical complexity and nuance.

Examples of dialectical in a Sentence

formal The philosopher used a dialectical approach to analyze the complex relationship between power and authority.

informal We had a dialectical discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.

slang I love how they dialectically roast each other in their friendly banter.

figurative The artist's work is a dialectical representation of the struggle between chaos and order.

Grammatical Forms of dialectical

past tense

dialectical

plural

dialecticals

comparative

more dialectical

superlative

most dialectical

present tense

dialectical

future tense

will be dialectical

perfect tense

has been dialectical

continuous tense

is being dialectical

singular

dialectical

positive degree

dialectical

infinitive

to be dialectical

gerund

dialectically

participle

dialectically

Origin and Evolution of dialectical

First Known Use: 1550 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'dialectical' originates from the Greek word 'dialektikos' meaning pertaining to conversation or discourse.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in philosophy to describe the method of argumentation, the term 'dialectical' has evolved to also refer to the process of reasoning through conflicting ideas to reach a synthesis or resolution.