dialectical
adjective
di·a·lec·ti·cal
ˌdī-ə-ˈlek-ti-kəl 
variants
or less commonly dialectic
1
philosophy
a
: of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
dialectical method
dialectical reasoning
b
: practicing, devoted to, or employing dialectic
a dialectical philosopher
2
linguistics
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a dialect
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Richardson weaves a dialectical story of conflict between American leaders who want power over others, portraying American democracy not as a triumphant accomplishment but as, at best, a work in progress.
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Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2024
One effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, experts said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Akhtar reanimates this dialectical discussion of artistic freedom in the fraught context of AI.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Pay attention to what treatment specialty your therapist provides: Some offer specific approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
—Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2024
One effective treatment is dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, experts said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Akhtar reanimates this dialectical discussion of artistic freedom in the fraught context of AI.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Pay attention to what treatment specialty your therapist provides: Some offer specific approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
—Bryan Cochran, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2024
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“Dialectical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialectical. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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