dialectical

adjective

di·​a·​lec·​ti·​cal ˌdī-ə-ˈlek-ti-kəl How to pronounce dialectical (audio)
variants or less commonly dialectic
1
philosophy
a
: of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
dialectical method
dialectical reasoning
b
: practicing, devoted to, or employing dialectic
a dialectical philosopher
2
linguistics : of, relating to, or characteristic of a dialect
dialectically adverb

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Richardson weaves a dialectical story of conflict between American leaders who want power over others, portraying American democracy not as a triumphant accomplishment but as, at best, a work in progress. Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2024 One effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, experts said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024 Akhtar reanimates this dialectical discussion of artistic freedom in the fraught context of AI. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 Pay attention to what treatment specialty your therapist provides: Some offer specific approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy or dialectical behavior therapy. Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for dialectical 

Word History

Etymology

see dialectic

First Known Use

1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dialectical was in 1532

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“Dialectical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialectical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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