Duologue

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/

Definitions of duologue

noun a conversation between two people, typically in a play or film

Example Sentences

A1 The duologue between the two characters was short and simple.

A2 In the play, there is a duologue between the protagonist and the antagonist.

B1 The duologue in the movie was filled with witty banter.

B2 The duologue between the two actors was intense and emotional.

C1 The duologue in the Shakespearean play showcased the actors' exceptional talent.

C2 The duologue between the two leads was the highlight of the performance.

Examples of duologue in a Sentence

formal The play featured a thought-provoking duologue between the two main characters.

informal During the meeting, they had a long duologue about the project.

slang I overheard a duologue between those two gossiping about their classmates.

figurative The duologue between the rain and the wind created a symphony of nature.

Grammatical Forms of duologue

• past tense: duologued
• plural: duologues
• comparative: more duologue
• superlative: most duologue
• present tense: duologues
• future tense: will duologue
• perfect tense: have duologued
• continuous tense: is duologuing
• singular: duologue
• positive degree: duologue
• infinitive: to duologue
• gerund: duologuing
• participle: duologued

Origin and Evolution of duologue

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'duologue' originated from the combination of the prefix 'duo-' meaning two, and the word 'logue' derived from the Greek word 'logos' meaning speech or dialogue.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'duologue' referred to a conversation between two people, typically in a theatrical context. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to describe any dialogue between two individuals, regardless of the setting.