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- [ri-tawr-i-kuh l, -tor-]
- /rɪˈtɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈtɒr-/
- /rɪˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-tawr-i-kuh l, -tor-]
- /rɪˈtɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈtɒr-/
Definitions of rhetorically word
- adjective rhetorically used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect. 1
- adjective rhetorically marked by or tending to use exaggerated language or bombast. 1
- adjective rhetorically of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric, or the effective use of language. 1
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Origin of rhetorically
First appearance:
before 1470 One of the 25% oldest English words
1470-80; < Latin rhētoric(us) (< Greek rhētorikós) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Rhetorically
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determiner
exclamation
rhetorically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adverb rhetorically
- linguistically — of or belonging to language: linguistic change.
- oratorically — of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success.
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