Dialog: meaning, definitions and examples
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dialog
[ ˈdaɪ.ə.lɔːɡ ]
conversation interaction
A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people. It can occur in various contexts such as literature, theater, film, or everyday speech. Dialogue serves to reveal character, advance the plot, or explore ideas through the exchange of thoughts and feelings. The effectiveness of a dialogue often lies in its naturalness and how well it reflects different perspectives. It can also be used in academic discussions to trace arguments and counterarguments.
Synonyms
communication, conversation, discourse, exchange
Examples of usage
- The dialogue in the play was very engaging.
- She wrote a meaningful dialogue for her novel.
- The two characters had a heated dialogue about ethics.
Translations
Translations of the word "dialog" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diálogo
- conversa
- diálogo
🇮🇳 संवाद
- वार्ता
- संवाद
🇩🇪 Dialog
- Gespräch
- Dialog
🇮🇩 dialog
- percakapan
- dialog
🇺🇦 діалог
- розмова
- діалог
🇵🇱 dialog
- rozmowa
- dialog
🇯🇵 対話
- ダイアログ
- 対話
🇫🇷 dialogue
- conversation
- dialogue
🇪🇸 diálogo
- conversación
- diálogo
🇹🇷 diyalog
- konuşma
- diyalog
🇰🇷 대화
- 대화하다
- 대화
🇸🇦 حوار
- محادثة
- حوار
🇨🇿 dialog
- rozhovor
- dialog
🇸🇰 dialóg
- rozhovor
- dialóg
🇨🇳 对话
- 谈话
- 对话
🇸🇮 dialog
- pogovor
- dialog
🇮🇸 samtal
- dialog
- samtal
🇰🇿 диалог
- әңгіме
- диалог
🇬🇪 დიალოგი
- საუბარი
- დიალოგი
🇦🇿 dialoq
- söhbət
- dialoq
🇲🇽 diálogo
- conversación
- diálogo
Etymology
The word 'dialogue' originates from the Greek word 'dialogos', which comprises 'dia-' meaning 'through' and 'logos' meaning 'speech' or 'reason'. This etymology highlights the concept of conversation as a means of reasoning or exchanging ideas. The term began to appear in the English language during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, often used in religious and philosophical texts. Over the centuries, the meaning evolved to encompass a variety of contexts, including literary dialogue in plays and novels, as well as everyday conversations. In contemporary usage, 'dialogue' signifies any exchange of thoughts, making it a crucial concept in communication studies, literature, and conflict resolution.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #7,875 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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