RHETORICAL

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

Etymology

Adjective

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

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