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dialogue-friendly

|di-a-logue-friend-ly|

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/ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ ˈfrɛndli/

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/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ ˈfrɛndli/

encouraging dialogue

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'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.'

Meaning Changes

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