| Main Entry: | dialectic |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | logical, rational |
Synonyms: |
analytic, argumentative, controversial, dialectical, persuasive, polemical, rationalistic |
| Notes: | a dialect is geographical or social variety of speech, whereas dialectic is a form of reasoning or argumentation that focuses on resolving contradictions |
Antonyms: |
illogical, irrational |