dialog

Characters trading words

Dialog is an alternative spelling of dialogue, more common in American English and in technical contexts.

In computing, a dialog box is a window prompting user input or displaying information.

The spelling without the -ue has become standard in software interfaces: The save dialog appeared on screen.

conversation

discussion

Exchange of ideas

chatInformal verbal exchange
talkVerbal exchange between people
exchangeMutual giving and receiving

discourse · banter · heart-to-heart · tête-à-tête · back-and-forth · interlocution · colloquy · confab · rapport · communion

negotiation

talks

Speaks with others

diplomacyNegotiation between nations
bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
mediationIntervention to resolve conflict

arbitration · peace talks · summit · accord · treaty · compromise · conciliation · parley · ceasefire · bilateral

theatrical

script

Written words for performance

linesStrokes connecting two points
soliloquyDramatic speech to oneself
sceneDramatic unit or locale

playwright · blocking · rehearsal · delivery · cue · dramatic reading · two-hander · stage directions · aside · exchange

interface

box

Lidded storage container

windowGlass-fitted wall opening
promptIncite to action
modalPertaining to form

popup · alert · confirmation · dropdown · checkbox · button · form · UI · notification · tooltip

Categories

spellingscolour, color, favour, favor, honour
Tcl/Tkwish, proc, set, puts, if
Spelling Variantscolor, colour, favor, favour, honor
UI elementsbutton, menu, buttons, menus, icon
GUI elementsbutton, checkbox, label, menu, scrollbar
UI componentsbutton, checkbox, dropdown, menu, modal

Opposites

number of participants

dialogmonologue

Uninterrupted solo address

soliloquy · lecture · speech · sermon · oration

direction of communication

dialogintrospection

Observing one's own mind

monologue · broadcast · decree · self-talk · pronouncement

communicative approach

Total lack of sound

conflict · confrontation · fighting · combat · stonewalling

Phrases

snappy dialogue
character dialogueScripted speech between personas
internal dialoguePrivate mental speech
dialog boxInterface element requesting input
inner dialogueSilent conversation with oneself
dialogue boxInterface element requesting input

Family

dialect, dialogue, dialogs, dialectic, dialogues, dialogued, dialectical, dialoguing, dialectics

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G