rhetoric
//ˈɹɛtəɹɪk//
Forms
- Plural
- rhetorics
Definitions
1.The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
2.Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
- It’s only so much rhetoric.
1.Synonym of rhetorical.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3945
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
Ancient Greek ῥητορῐκή τέχνη (rhētorĭkḗ tékhnē)ellip.
Ancient Greek ῥητορικὴ (rhētorikḕ)bor.
Latin rhētoricabor.
Old French rhetoriquebor.
Middle English rhetorik, rhetoric
English rhetoric