rhetorical
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/rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/
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/rɪˈtɒrɪkəl/
related to rhetoric
Etymology
'rhetorical' originates from the Greek word 'rhetorikos', where 'rhetor' meant 'speaker'.
'rhetorikos' transformed into the Latin word 'rhetoricus', and eventually became the modern English word 'rhetorical'.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a speaker or orator', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to rhetoric or effective speaking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or concerned with the art of rhetoric.
The speech was filled with rhetorical devices.
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Adjective 2
(of a question) asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement rather than to elicit information.
"Isn't it a bit too late now?" he asked rhetorically.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45