[di.a.logue] also di.a.log n [ME dialoge, fr. OF dialogue, fr. L dialogus, fr. Gk dialogos, fr. dialegesthai to converse, fr. dia- + legein to speak--more at legend] (13c) 1: a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing
2. 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 c: a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution
3: the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition
4: a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation
[2]dialogue vb -logued ; -logu.ing vt (1597): to express in dialogue ~ vi: to take part in a dialogue