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