Definitions for rhetoric

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rhetoric rhet·o·ric

Spelling: [ret-er-ik]

IPA: /ˈrɛt ər ɪk/

Rhetoric is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 244 anagrams from letters in rhetoric (cehiorrt).

Definitions for rhetoric

noun

1. (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.
2. the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech.
3. the study of the effective use of language.
4. the ability to use language effectively.
5. the art of prose in general as opposed to verse.
6. the art of making persuasive speeches; oratory.
7. (in classical oratory) the art of influencing the thought and conduct of an audience.
8. (in older use) a work on rhetoric.

Origin of rhetoric

1300-50; Latin rhētorica Greek rhētorikḕ (téchnē) rhetorical (art); replacing Middle English rethorik Medieval Latin rēthorica, Latin rhētorica, as above

Examples for rhetoric

In return, Cuban rhetoric wholeheartedly blamed the United States for crippling their economy.

Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.

But the art, as far as there is an art, of rhetoric does not lie in the direction of Lysias or Thrasymachus.

We see therefore that even in rhetoric an element of truth is required.

This is not an easy task, and this, if there be such an art, is the art of rhetoric.

I saw it first hand during the conflict in Gaza this summer when friendships ended as the conflict and the rhetoric heated up.

“You try to always scratch where the itch is,” Huckabee said about his campaigning and rhetoric in the 2008 primary.

But I will proceed to the other speech, which, as I think, is also suggestive to students of rhetoric.

He has struck a promising tone these last few days with his rhetoric about trying to “see each other.”

But the art is not that which is taught in the schools of rhetoric; it is nearer akin to philosophy.