dialectic
US /ˌdaɪ.əˈlek.tɪk/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈlek.tɪk/
1.
dialettica
the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
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Socrates was a master of dialectic.
Socrate era un maestro di dialettica.
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The philosophical discussion involved a complex dialectic.
La discussione filosofica ha coinvolto una complessa dialettica.
2.
dialettica
the existence or action of opposing social forces, ideas, etc.
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The novel explores the dialectic between tradition and modernity.
Il romanzo esplora la dialettica tra tradizione e modernità.
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Marxist theory is based on historical dialectic.
La teoria marxista si basa sulla dialettica storica.