Laxi Dictionary

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Definition dialogue in American English

dialogue noun

noun
/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ/
1

a process in which two people or groups have discussions in order to solve problems

Example

the need for dialogue between both parents

Example

They are trying to open a dialogue with the opposing party.

Synonyms and related words
discussiondebateargument
2

the words that characters speak in a book, play, or movie

Synonyms and related words
allegoryanthropomorphicbathos
2.1

a conversation between characters in a book, play, or movie

Example

a dialogue between imaginary characters

Synonyms and related words
allegoryanthropomorphicbathos
2.2

a conversation between people that is used for teaching languages

Example

The course uses taped dialogues.

3

a discussion in which each party ignores what the other party is saying

Example

The debate is no more than a dialogue of the deaf, since voices of those most affected are drowned out by the noise.

Definition dialogue in American English