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rhetoric noun

  /ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/ , /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/
  • The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
 rhétorique, discours
  • (sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
 rhétorique

rhetorical adjective

  /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ , /ɹəˈtɔɹɪkəl/ , /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ , /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/
  • Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
 rhétorique

rhetorically adverb

  • In a rhetorical manner.
 rhétoriquement
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