"trialectics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of tri- + dialectics, as though the latter came from di- (“two”). The term was proposed by Edward Soja. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|tri-|dialectics}} Blend of tri- + dialectics, {{m|en|di-||two}} di- (“two”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trialectics (uncountable)
  1. A form of dialectical reasoning with a spatial basis rather than a temporal one. Wikipedia link: Edward Soja Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-trialectics-en-noun-RQtTkKgh Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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