rhetorical

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/, /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/
• (America) IPA: /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/, /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/

Adjective

rhetorical (not comparable)

1. Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

   A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.

2. Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.

Related terms

• rhetoric

Translations

• French: rhétorique
• German: rhetorisch
• Portuguese: retórico
• Russian: ритори́ческий
• Spanish: retórico

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