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Rhetoric word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "rhetoric" word

[noun] study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)
[noun] loud and confused and empty talk; "mere rhetoric"
[noun] high flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
[noun] using language effectively to please or persuade
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\Rhet"o*ric\, n. [F. rh['e]torique, L. rhetorica, Gr. ???? (sc. ???), fr. ??? rhetorical, oratorical, fr. ??? orator, rhetorician; perhaps akin to E. word; cf. ??? to say.] 1. The art of composition; especially, elegant composition in prose. 2. Oratory; the art of speaking with propriety, elegance, and force. --Locke. 3. Hence, artificial eloquence; fine language or declamation without conviction or earnest feeling. 4. Fig. : The power of persuasion or attraction; that which allures or charms. Sweet, silent rhetoric of persuading eyes. --Daniel.

Synonyms for rhetoric

empty talk, empty words, grandiloquence, grandiosity, hot air, magniloquence, palaver

See also: blah | bombast | claptrap | expressive style | flourish | fustian | hokum | literary study | meaninglessness | nonsense | nonsensicality | rant | rhetorical device | style |

The fun area, different aproach to word »rhetoric«

Let's analyse "rhetoric" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: CIROTEHR. Average typing speed for these characters is 2135 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: rhetoric: 5 + 6 + 9 = 20, reduced: 2 . and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: rhetoric: 9 + 8 + 5 + 2 + 6 + 9 + 9 + 3 = 51, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (2) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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