Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade. / Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.

(education, dated) A study or exercise in rhetoric.

Synonym of rhetorical.

The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade. / Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.

In a rhetorical manner. / With reference to rhetoric.

plural of rhetoric

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rhetoricate

(obsolete, intransitive) To use rhetorical tropes or embellishments.

simple past tense and past participle of rhetoricate

present participle of rhetoricate