Main Entry: di·a·lec·ti·cal

Pronunciation: \ˌdī-ə-ˈlek-ti-kəl\

Variant(s): 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-)lē\ adverb