dialogue-friendly
|di-a-logue-friend-ly|
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/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ ˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ ˈfrɛndli/
encouraging dialogue
Etymology
'dialogue-friendly' originates from the combination of 'dialogue,' which comes from the Greek word 'dialogos,' meaning 'conversation,' and 'friendly,' which comes from Old English 'freondlic,' meaning 'kind or helpful.'
'dialogue' evolved from the Greek 'dialogos' to Latin 'dialogus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dialogue.' 'Friendly' evolved from Old English 'freondlic' to the modern English 'friendly.'
Initially, 'dialogue' meant 'conversation between two or more people,' and 'friendly' meant 'kind or helpful.' The combination 'dialogue-friendly' evolved to mean 'encouraging or facilitating dialogue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a nature or quality that encourages or facilitates dialogue or conversation.
The new policy is dialogue-friendly, encouraging open communication between departments.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
