dialogic
adjective
di·a·log·ic
ˌdī-ə-ˈlä-jik 
variants
or dialogical
: of, relating to, or characterized by dialogue
dialogic writing
Examples of dialogic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
For example, one beneficial behavior during book reading is asking dialogic questions—that is, questions that prompt the child to think about the story, predict what might happen next, and engage more deeply with the material.
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IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
The function of reasoning would be to find and evaluate reasons in dialogic contexts—more plainly, to argue with others.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2011
But the genius of Shoot Out the Lights is dialogic: Linda gets ample room to speak her peace.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022
This means including what is called dialogic space, which is a platform to look at the situation from more perspectives than one, create room for discussion and seek mutually beneficial consensus.
—Andrzej Smiech, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
It was written in 1994 as a memoir of a 20-year relationship, penned in dialogic form only because its subjects were a joke writer and a performer.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Feb. 2018
IEEE Spectrum, 20 July 2017
The function of reasoning would be to find and evaluate reasons in dialogic contexts—more plainly, to argue with others.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2011
But the genius of Shoot Out the Lights is dialogic: Linda gets ample room to speak her peace.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022
This means including what is called dialogic space, which is a platform to look at the situation from more perspectives than one, create room for discussion and seek mutually beneficial consensus.
—Andrzej Smiech, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021
It was written in 1994 as a memoir of a 20-year relationship, penned in dialogic form only because its subjects were a joke writer and a performer.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Feb. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1550, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dialogic
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“Dialogic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialogic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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