rhetorical
(adjective) given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought; “mere rhetorical frippery”
rhetorical
(adjective) of or relating to rhetoric; “accepted two or three verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested”- W.A.White; “the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation”- Lewis Mumford
Source: WordNet® 3.1
rhetorical (not comparable)
Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.
Source: Wiktionary
Rhe*tor"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. rhetoricus, Gr. Rhetoric.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to rhetoric; according to, or exhibiting, rhetoric; oratorical; as, the rhetorical art; a rhetorical treatise; a rhetorical flourish. They permit him to leave their poetical taste ungratified, provided that he gratifies their rhetorical sense. M. Arnold.
– Rhe*tor"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Rhe*tor"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
20 April 2025
(noun) food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
According to Guinness World Records, on 25 September 2016, the Birla Institute of Management Technology (India) in Uttar Pradesh, India, constructed the largest coffee cups pyramid consisting of 23,821 cups. They used paper takeaway coffee cups to build the pyramid.
