I. noun
also di·a·log ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg
Etymology: 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
Date: 13th century
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
organized a series of dialogue s 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
II. verb
( -logued ; -logu·ing )
Date: 1566
transitive verb
: to express in dialogue
intransitive verb
: to take part in a dialogue
managers dialoguing with employees