Definition of Dialectic

Noun: dialectic  ,dI-u'lek-tik

  1. Any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the 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"
Adjective: dialectic  ,dI-u'lek-tik
  1. Of or relating to or employing dialectic
    "the dialectic method";
    - dialectical

See also:
dialectally
dialectical

Anagrams containing the word dialectic

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