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bn:00109817a

Adjective Concept

rhetorical

Given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought WordNet 3.0

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Given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

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

Part of or similar to rhetoric. Wiktionary (translation)

Mere rhetorical frippery WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

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

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

rhetorical

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rhetorical