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dialectics

NOUN
reason
Synonyms
STRONGEST
logic reasoning sense
STRONG
acumen apprehension argumentation bounds brain brains comprehension deduction discernment generalization induction inference intellect intellection judgment limits lucidity marbles mentality mind moderation propriety ratiocination rationalism rationality rationalization reasonableness saneness sanity senses sensibleness soundness speculation understanding wisdom wit
WEAK
sound mind
Antonyms
STRONG
body disbelief ignorance misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality stupidity unsoundness
NOUN
reasoning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acumen analysis argument hypothesis inference interpretation premise proposition rationale thinking
STRONG
case cogitation concluding corollary deduction exposition generalization illation induction logistics proof ratiocination rationalizing reason syllogism thought
WEAK
apriority syllogization train of thought
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reality truth
WEAK
irrationality nonsense

Example Sentences

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As in many dialectics, questioning, reasoning, and realizations that arise through the dialogue are the aim of these texts.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

The dialectics of that change of mood are instructive.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2020

Knox’s dialectics follow us throughout: It turns out that we were just as conflicted about seduction centuries ago as we are now.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2020

In that moment, Cardi invoked one of the oldest dialectics in black music.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2018

Aristotle made a distinction between rhetoric and dialectics.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith