dialectic
noun/daɪəˈlɛktɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,245 most common English word
Meaning
A method of reasoning that arrives at truth through the discussion and resolution of contradictions.
Example sentence
The professor used dialectic to help students reach truth by examining opposing arguments.
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