noun

dialogue

dialogue, conversation, discussion

The play has some very witty dialogue.

The play has some very witty dialogue.

We need to have a dialogue about this issue.

We need to have a dialogue about this issue.

a dialogue ((with sb.)) ((about sth.)) to have a dialogue with someone about a problem.

dialogue (uncountable) The film's dialogue was excellent.

Synonyms: conversation, discussion, talk, chat

From Greek 'dialogos', from 'dia-' (through, across) + 'logos' (speech, word). It means speech that goes across between people.

'Dia-' means two or across, like in 'diameter'. 'Logue' relates to words. So, it's 'words across' between people.

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