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dialogue

The correct spelling is dialogue.

How to pronounce dialogue

/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/
noun

IPA: /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/

Say it like: Dia-log-ue

The correct spelling is dialogue. A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals. For example: "Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship."

Usage Examples

Bill and Melinda maintained a dialogue via email over the course of their long-distance relationship.

The movie had great special effects, but the dialogue was lackluster.

A literary historian, she specialized in the dialogues of ancient Greek philosophers.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
  2. 2.(authorship) In a dramatic or literary presentation, the verbal parts of the script or text; the verbalizations of the actors or characters.
  3. 3.A literary form, where the presentation resembles a conversation.
  4. 4.A dialogue box.

verb

  1. 1.To discuss or negotiate so that all parties can reach an understanding.
  2. 2.To put into dialogue form.
  3. 3.To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.

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