dialogue
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Noun — A conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.
How to use dialogue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French dialoge, from Greek dialogos ("conversation"), from dia- ("through, between") + legein ("to speak").
Full origin of dialogue →Frequently asked questions
What does “dialogue” mean?
The word “dialogue” means a conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film. In plain terms, spoken exchange between people — either in a story, or as a way of resolving disagreements.
How do you pronounce “dialogue”?
“Dialogue” is pronounced DEYE-uh-log (/ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dialogue” in a sentence?
Here is “dialogue” used in a sentence: “The dialogue between the two characters felt completely natural.”
What part of speech is “dialogue”?
Depending on how it is used, “dialogue” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dialogue” come from?
The word “dialogue” comes from Old French. From Old French dialoge, from Greek dialogos ("conversation"), from dia- ("through, between") + legein ("to speak").
Is “dialogue” a common word?
“Dialogue” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “dialogue” have?
“Dialogue” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a conversation between two or more people, especially in a book, play, or film.
What is the difference between "dialogue" and "conversation"?
A conversation is any informal talk between people, while dialogue often carries a more structured or purposeful sense, such as the spoken lines in a play or a formal exchange of views. In writing, dialogue also refers specifically to the words characters speak.
What is the difference between "dialogue" and "monologue"?
A dialogue is a conversation between two or more people, whereas a monologue is a long speech delivered by a single person. The prefix di- in dialogue relates to exchange between parties, while mono- means one speaker.
Is it spelled "dialogue" or "dialog"?
Both spellings are correct, with dialogue standard in British English and common in American English, while dialog is a shorter American variant. In computing, "dialog box" almost always uses the shorter spelling.
What are common collocations with "dialogue"?
Common pairings include open a dialogue, constructive dialogue, meaningful dialogue, and a dialogue between two sides. In writing and film, people refer to snappy dialogue or wooden dialogue.