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Uncommonrhetorical
The correct spelling is rhetorical.
How to pronounce rhetorical
/ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/
adjectiveIPA: /ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/
Say it like: Rhe-tor-ica-l
The correct spelling is rhetorical. Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade. For example: "A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."
Usage Examples
“A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
- 2.Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.
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