variants:
or less commonly dialog
Definition of dialogue
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing
2a
: a conversation between two or more persons
also
: a similar exchange between a person and something else (such as a computer)
b
: an exchange of ideas and opinions
organized a series of dialogues 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 writes realistic dialogue
4
: a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation
dialogue
verb
dialogued; dialoguing
Definition of dialogue (Entry 2 of 2)
: to express in dialogue
… and dialogued for him what he would say …— Shakespeare
: to take part in a dialogue
managers dialoguing with employees
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The first known use of dialogue was in the 13th century
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