dialogue

or di·a·log

[ dahy-uh-lawg, -log ]

/ ˈdaɪ əˌlɔg, -ˌlɒg /

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noun

conversation between two or more persons.

the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.

an exchange of ideas or opinions on a particular issue, especially a political or religious issue, with a view to reaching an amicable agreement or settlement.

a literary work in the form of a conversation: a dialogue of Plato.

verb (used without object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

to carry on a dialogue; converse.

to discuss areas of disagreement frankly in order to resolve them.

verb (used with object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

to put into the form of a dialogue.

Origin of dialogue

1175–1225; Middle English < Old French dïalogue, Latin dialogus < Greek diálogos. See dia-, -logue

OTHER WORDS FROM dialogue

di·a·logu·er, noun self-di·a·log, noun self-di·a·logue, noun un·der·di·a·logue, noun

Words nearby dialogue

dialogic, dialogism, dialogist, dialogite, dialogize, dialogue, dialogue box, dialysance, dialysate, dialyse, dialyser

Example sentences from the Web for dialog

In End of Watch, their dialog is spiced with a seemingly endless stream of “bros” and “dudes.”

Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Peña on Their ‘End of Watch’ Bromance |Chris Lee |September 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Everything had become quite still all around during this dialog.

Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) |John McElroy
However, that is a matter of no consequence, as we are both familiar with the dialog—, or rather the service.

Punchinello, Vol. 2., No. 32, November 5, 1870 |Various
Your speech is not a monolog, but a dialog, in which you are the speaker, and the auditor a silent tho questioning listener.

Model Speeches for Practise |Grenville Kleiser

But this dialog is soon interrupted by one of the loveliest scenes in the opera.

Stars of the Opera |Mabel Wagnalls
The dialog or monolog should also be adapted to the ages of the pupils who are to do the acting.

Special Days and their Observance |Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for dialog

dialogue

often US dialog

/ (ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ) /

noun

conversation between two or more people

an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion

the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work

a literary composition in the form of a dialogue

a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups

verb rare

(tr) to put into the form of a dialogue

(intr) to take part in a dialogue; converse

Derived forms of dialogue

dialogic (ˌdaɪəˈlɒdʒɪk), adjective dialoguer, noun

Word Origin for dialogue

C13: from Old French dialoge, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse; see dialect

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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dialogue

or di·a·log

noun

verb (used without object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

verb (used with object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

Origin of dialogue

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British Dictionary definitions for dialog

often US dialog

noun

verb rare

Derived forms of dialogue

Word Origin for dialogue

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

dialogue

or di·a·log

noun

verb (used without object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

verb (used with object), di·a·logued, di·a·logu·ing.

Origin of dialogue

OTHER WORDS FROM dialogue

Words nearby dialogue

Words related to dialog

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often US dialog

noun

verb rare

Derived forms of dialogue

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