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dia|lect /da I əlekt/ (dialects ) N‑VAR [oft in N ] A dialect is a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area. □  In the fifties, many Italians spoke only local dialect. □  They began to speak rapidly in dialect.

dia|lec|tic /da I əle kt I k/ (dialectics )

1 N‑COUNT People refer to the dialectic or dialectics of a situation when they are referring to the way in which two very different forces or factors work together, and the way in which their differences are resolved. [TECHNICAL , FORMAL ] □  …the dialectics of class struggle and of socio-economic change.

2 N‑UNCOUNT In philosophy, dialectics is a method of reasoning and reaching conclusions by considering theories and ideas together with ones that contradict them. [TECHNICAL ]

dia|lec|ti|cal /da I əle kt I k ^ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] In philosophy, Dialectical is used to describe situations, theories, and methods which depend on resolving opposing factors. □  The essence of dialectical thought is division.

di al|ling code (dialling codes ) N‑COUNT A dialling code for a particular city or region is the series of numbers that you have to dial before a particular telephone number if you are making a call to that place from a different area. [mainly BRIT ] in AM, use area code

di al|ling tone (dialling tones ) N‑COUNT The dialling tone is the noise which you hear when you pick up a telephone receiver and which means that you can dial the number you want. [BRIT ] in AM, use dial tone

di a|log bo x (dialog boxes ) N‑COUNT A dialog box is a small area containing information or questions that appears on a computer screen when you are performing particular operations. [COMPUTING ]

dia|logue ◆◇◇ /da I əlɒg, [AM ] -lɔːg/ (dialogues ) in AM, also use dialog 1 N‑VAR Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties. □  People of all social standings should be given equal opportunities for dialogue.

2 N‑VAR A dialogue is a conversation between two people in a book, film, or play. □  The dialogue is amusing but the plot is weak. COLLOCATIONS dialogue NOUN

1

adjective + dialogue : constructive; interfaith, political

verb + dialogue : begin, establish, open, start; encourage, promote

2

adjective + dialogue : amusing, sharp, snappy, witty; contrived, stilted; spoken

verb + dialogue : improvise

di al tone (dial tones ) N‑COUNT The dial tone is the same as the dialling tone . [AM ]

di|aly|sis /da I æ l I s I s/ N‑UNCOUNT Dialysis or kidney dialysis is a method of treating kidney failure by using a machine to remove waste material from the kidneys. □  I was on dialysis for seven years before my first transplant.

dia|man|te /da I əmæ nti, [AM ] diː əmɑːnte I / also diamanté N‑UNCOUNT [oft N n] Diamante jewellery is made from small pieces of cut glass which look like diamonds. □  …diamante earrings.

di|am|eter /da I æ m I tə ^r / (diameters ) N‑VAR [oft in N ] The diameter of a round object is the length of a straight line that can be drawn across it, passing through the middle of it. □  …a tube less than a fifth of the diameter of a human hair.

dia|met|ri|cal|ly /da I əme tr I kli/ ADV [ADV adj] If you say that two things are diametrically opposed, you are emphasizing that they are completely different from each other. [EMPHASIS ]

dia|mond /da I əmənd/ (diamonds )

1 N‑VAR A diamond is a hard, bright, precious stone which is clear and colourless. Diamonds are used in jewellery and for cutting very hard substances. □  …a pair of diamond earrings.

2 N‑COUNT A diamond is a shape with four straight sides of equal length where the opposite angles are the same, but none of the angles is equal to 90°: ♦. □  He formed his hands into the shape of a diamond.