dialogue

or di·a·log

[ dahy-uh-lawg, -log ]

/ ˈdaɪ əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /

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noun

conversation between two or more persons.

the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.

an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.

a literary work in the form of a conversation: a dialogue of Plato.

verb (used without object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

to carry on a dialogue; converse.

to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.

verb (used with object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

to put into the form of a dialogue.

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Origin of dialogue

1175–1225; Middle English <Old French dïalogue,Latin dialogus<Greek diálogos.See dia-, -logue

OTHER WORDS FROM dialogue

di·a·logu·er, nounself-di·a·log, nounself-di·a·logue, nounun·der·di·a·logue, noun

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How to use dialogue in a sentence

The study showed that political groups actually intend to enter into dialogues with users via text, in which responses can be chronicled and used to build an even more data-rich profile of the person.
Why political campaigns are sending 3 billion texts in this election|Tate Ryan-Mosley|October 28, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Unnur’s arrival gave him a renewed sense of purpose as well as an ongoing internal dialogue as to whether or not he was doing right by her.
This Film Will Make You Rethink Every Parental Decision|Ryan Van Bibber|October 26, 2020|Outside Online
“The Social Dilemma” is rightfully an important film that encourages a vital dialogue about the role social media and social platforms play in everyday life.
3 reforms social media platforms should make in light of ‘The Social Dilemma’|Walter Thompson|October 22, 2020|TechCrunch
For the visuals, Canny AI specializes in video dialogue replacement, which uses an actor’s mouth movements to manipulate someone else’s mouth in existing footage.
Inside the strange new world of being a deepfake actor|Karen Hao|October 9, 2020|MIT Technology Review

Zoellick established a “strategic dialogue” between senior officials in the two countries that continued into the Obama administration.
Vice presidential debate: Highlights and fact-checks|Colby Itkowitz, Anne Gearan, Matt Viser, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|October 8, 2020|Washington Post
And how could I do this better, than by dialoguing a little with him before them?
Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)|Samuel Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for dialogue

dialogue

often US dialog

/ (ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ) /

noun

conversation between two or more people

an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion

the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work

a literary composition in the form of a dialogue

a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups

verb rare

(tr) to put into the form of a dialogue

(intr) to take part in a dialogue; converse

Derived forms of dialogue

dialogic (ˌdaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk), adjectivedialoguer, noun

Word Origin for dialogue

C13: from Old French dialoge, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse; see dialect

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dialogue

or di·a·log

Origin of dialogue

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British Dictionary definitions for dialogue

often US dialog

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