DIALECTICAL


Meaning of DIALECTICAL in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ d ī - ə - ' lek-ti-k ə l

Variant: also di · a · lec · tic \ -tik \

Function: adjective

Date: 1548

1 a : of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic < dialectical method> b : practicing, devoted to, or employing dialectic <a dialectical philosopher>

2 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a dialect

– di · a · lec · ti · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.