dialectic
/ˌdaɪəˈɫɛktɪk/
the art of investigating truths through discussion and logical argument
dialectic in a sentence
“Through dialectic, they arrived at a deeper understanding.”
Origin of dialectic
Greek dialektike (techne) (art of) debate from dialegesthai to converse from dia- through + legein to speak
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