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Meaning of "dialectical" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIALECTICAL

dialectical  [ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIALECTICAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dialectical is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DIALECTICAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dialectical

Dialectic

Dialectic is a method of argument for resolving disagreement that has been central to European and Indian philosophy since antiquity. The word dialectic originated in ancient Greece, and was made popular by Plato in the Socratic dialogues. The dialectical method is discourse between two or more people holding different points of view about a subject, who wish to establish the truth of the matter guided by reasoned arguments. The term dialectics is not synonymous with the term debate. While in theory debaters are not necessarily emotionally invested in their point of view, in practice debaters frequently display an emotional commitment that may cloud rational judgement. Debates are won through a combination of persuading the opponent; proving one's argument correct; or proving the opponent's argument incorrect. Debates do not necessarily require promptly identifying a clear winner or loser; however clear winners are frequently determined by either a judge, jury, or by group consensus. The term dialectics is also not synonymous with the term rhetoric, a method or art of discourse that seeks to persuade, inform, or motivate an audience.

Definition of dialectical in the English dictionary

The definition of dialectical in the dictionary is of or relating to dialectic or dialectics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIALECTICAL


anaptyctical
ˌænæpˈtɪktɪkəl
anticlimactical
ˌæntɪklaɪˈmæktɪkəl
apodeictical
ˌæpəˈdaɪktɪkəl
apodictical
ˌæpəˈdɪktɪkəl
apomictical
ˌæpəˈmɪktɪkəl
apoplectical
ˌæpəˈplɛktɪkəl
cachectical
kəˈkɛktɪkəl
climactical
klaɪˈmæktɪkəl
epideictical
ˌepɪˈdaɪktɪkəl
impractical
ɪmˈpræktɪkəl
parallactical
ˌpærəˈlæktɪkəl
paratactical
ˌpærəˈtæktɪkəl
phyllotactical
ˌfɪləʊˈtæktɪkəl
practical
ˈpræktɪkəl
stalactical
stəˈlæktɪkəl
syntactical
sɪnˈtæktɪkəl
syntectical
sɪnˈtektɪkəl
tactical
ˈtæktɪkəl
undialectical
ˌʌnˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl
unpractical
ʌnˈpræktɪkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIALECTICAL

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dialect atlas
dialect coach
dialect geographer
dialect geography
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dialectic
dialectical materialism
dialectical materialist
dialectically
dialectician
dialecticism
dialectics
dialectological
dialectologically
dialectologist
dialectology
dialer

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIALECTICAL

aeronautical
alphabetical
analytical
chemical
critical
diacritical
elliptical
grammatical
hypothetical
identical
mathematical
metical
mystical
nautical
optical
pharmaceutical
political
skeptical
statistical
theoretical
vertical

Synonyms and antonyms of dialectical in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dialectical» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIALECTICAL

Find out the translation of dialectical to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dialectical from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dialectical» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

辩证
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dialéctica
570 millions of speakers

English

dialectical
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

द्वंद्वात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جدلية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

диалектический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dialética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ন্যায়শাস্ত্রসম্মত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dialectique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dialektik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dialektischen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

弁証法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

변증 법적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dialectical
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biện chứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இயங்கியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

द्वंद्वात्मक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diyalektik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dialettico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dialektyczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

діалектичний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dialectic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαλεκτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dialektiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dialektiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dialektisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dialectical

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIALECTICAL»

The term «dialectical» is regularly used and occupies the 56.725 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIALECTICAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dialectical

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4 QUOTES WITH «DIALECTICAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dialectical.
1
Jean Baudrillard
The world is not dialectical - it is sworn to extremes, not to equilibrium, sworn to radical antagonism, not to reconciliation or synthesis. This is also the principle of evil.
2
Fidel Castro
Sorry, I'm still a dialectical materialist.
3
Jacques Ellul
For the word is dialectical in itself and at the same time is integrated into the whole of existence. By this I mean that the word is intended to be lived.
4
Donald McKay
I write when the urge hits me, getting the words down as fast as I can type and then I step back from what I just wrote and start a dialectical process where I begin challenging my own writing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIALECTICAL»

Discover the use of dialectical in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dialectical and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical ...
By a distinguished team of authors, this workbook offers readers unprecedented access to the core skills of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), formerly available only through complicated professional books and a small handful of topical ...
Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffrey Brantley, 2010
2
Doing Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Practical Guide
Filled with vivid clinical vignettes and step-by-step descriptions, this book demonstrates the nuts and bolts of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Kelly Koerner, 2012
3
The Dialectical Imagination: A History of the Frankfurt ...
Martin Jay has provided a substantial new preface for this edition, in which he reflects on the continuing relevance of the work of the Frankfurt School.
Martin Jay, 1996
4
The Dialectical Biologist
Throughout, this book questions our accepted definitions and biases, showing the self-reflective nature of scientific activity within society.
Richard Levins, 1985
5
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Clinical Practice: ...
This practical book--edited by close collaborators of DBT originator Marsha M. Linehan--presents applications for depression, substance dependence, eating disorders, psychosis, suicidal and assaultive behaviors, and other complex problems.
Linda A. Dimeff, Kelly Koerner, 2007
6
Critique of Dialectical Reason
The book concludes with a forceful reaffirmation of dialectical reason: of the dialectic as 'that which is truly irreducible in action'.
Jean-Paul Sartre, Arlette Elkaïm-Sartre, 2006
7
Dialectical Materialism
"Originally published in French as Le materialisme dialectique."
Henri Lefebvre, 2009
8
Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents
Filling a tremendous need, this highly practical book adapts the proven techniques of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to treatment of multiproblem adolescents at highest risk for suicidal behavior and self-injury.
Alec L. Miller, Jill H. Rathus, Marsha M. Linehan, 2006
9
Relationships: A Dialectical Perspective
This volume on close relationships in adulthood discusses the central issues in the field and points the way towards the construction of an integrated body of knowledge about human relationships.
Robert A. Hinde, 1997
10
Less Than Nothing: Hegel and the Shadow of Dialectical ...
Slavoj Žižek’s masterwork on the Hegelian legacy.
Slavoj Zizek, Slavoj Žižek, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIALECTICAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dialectical is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greece crisis can be an invaluable political lesson for India
Socrates, on account of his dedicated life, is a captivating personality and his dialectical methodology has come to be rightly regarded as the ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
2
Hakim, the Masked Coder of Minneapolis - Boing Boing
... fight of the moment was actually an expression of a gender war, a dialectical kulturkampf rooted in the very origins of Anglo-Saxon modernity. «Boing Boing, Jul 15»
3
What's new on the business scene for July 9
She then worked providing bariatric pre-operative assessments in a medical office setting and has training in dialectical behavior therapy. «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 15»
4
Porous divide | Frontline
... were being written, the authors argue that there existed dialectical relations among various religious communities and it would not be tenable ... «Frontline, Jul 15»
5
Painting the Town Purple
... but the underlying issues themselves don't deserve to be shoehorned into the same old dialectical models—red vs. blue, left vs. right—as so ... «OnEarth Magazine, Jul 15»
6
All You Need Is Love?
Linehan's Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) has been shown to be effective in treating this disorder. The curative essence of this theory and ... «Brain Blogger, Jul 15»
7
MidCentral DHB members disappointed with budget blowout
The DHB also reported $24,000 had been spent on mental health staff training, including suicide prevention training and dialectical behaviour ... «Manawatu Standard, Jul 15»
8
Not Without Greece | Montserrat Domínguez - Huffington Post
The dialectical knives of this nerve-racking week -- then-Finance Minister Varoufakis accusing the EU of terrorism, etc -- were effective in ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Politics has given way to politicking
But politics, the ongoing dialectical exchange, or examination of frequently opposing ideas to the truth, is about the bigger picture, particularly in ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
10
Five freuds in minister's robes
... to protest against this Marxist dialectical deconstruction of the Constitution by evolution atheists on the Court, Marxists academics dominating ... «RenewAmerica, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Dialectical [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dialectical>. Apr 2024 ».
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