Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rhetoric | Yes | No | No | No |
rhetorical | No | Yes | No | No |
rhetoric (noun) | rhetorical (noun) |
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study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking) | |
using language effectively to please or persuade | |
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation | |
loud and confused and empty talk |
rhetoric (adjective) | rhetorical (adjective) |
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given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought | |
of or relating to rhetoric |