Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dialectic
noun
/daɪəˈlɛktɪk/
Definition
Dialectic is a method of conversation or argument that involves dialogue between opposing viewpoints.
Examples
- In philosophy, Hegel’s dialectic explores the relationship between thesis and antithesis.
- They engaged in a dialectic to better understand each other’s perspectives.
Meaning
It refers to the process of reasoning that arrives at truth through contradiction and its resolution.
Synonyms
- debate
- discussion
- dialogue
- argumentation
