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Meaning of
rhetoric
in English
rhetoric
us
//ˈrɛ.tər.ɪk//
uk
//ˈrɛ.tər.ɪk//
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Definitions
Noun
the
art
of
persuasive
language
;
public
speaking
The
professor
taught
a
course
on
rhetoric
and
its
application
in
politics
.
Adjective
relating
to
persuasive
language
use
The
politician's
rhetoric
was
convincing
and
won
over
many
voters
.
insincere
;
for
argument's
sake
The
politician's
rhetoric
was
criticized
for
being
insincere
and
only
for
show
.