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1dialogue
noun di·a·logue \ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
: the things that are said by the characters in a story, movie, play, etc.
: a discussion or series of discussions that two groups or countries have in order to end a disagreement
: a conversation between two or more people
Full Definition of DIALOGUE
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: a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing
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a : a conversation between two or more persons; also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (as a computer) b : an exchange of ideas and opinions <organized a series of dialogues on human rights> c : a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution <a constructive dialogue between loggers and environmentalists>
3
: the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition <very little dialogue in this film>
4
: a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation
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Variants of DIALOGUE
di·a·logue also di·a·log \ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
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Origin of DIALOGUE
Middle English dialoge, from Anglo-French dialogue, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse, from dia- + legein to speak — more at legend
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to DIALOGUE
- Synonyms
- argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, discussion (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
Other Literature Terms
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verb
dialogueddialogu·ing
Definition of DIALOGUE
transitive verb
: to express in dialogue
intransitive verb
: to take part in a dialogue <managers dialoguing with employees>
First Known Use of DIALOGUE
1566
DIALOGUE Defined for Kids
dialogue
noun di·a·logue \ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg\
Definition of DIALOGUE for Kids
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: conversation given in a written story or a play
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: a conversation between two or more people or groups <The dialogue helped avoid a fight.>
Variants of DIALOGUE
di·a·logue also di·a·log \ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg\
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