dialog
Translation
dialogue, conversation
Examples
The play has some very witty dialog.
The play has some very witty dialogue.
We need to have a dialog about our future.
We need to have a dialogue about our future.
Grammar Patterns
a dialogue ((about sth.)) a conversation about a topic We need a dialogue about the budget.
a dialogue ((between sb. and sb.)) a conversation involving two or more people The dialogue between the leaders was productive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conversation, discussion, talk
Etymology
From Greek 'dialogos', from 'dia-' (through, across) + 'logos' (speech, word).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dia-' as 'two' or 'across'. Picture two people talking across a table.