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Rhetorical

/ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Rhetorical"

adjective
  1. 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. 2

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

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