Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - rhetoric
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Rhetoric
rhetoric
~ n 1 language used to persuade or influence people, especially by politicians (the rhetoric of their political rallies) 2 speech or writing that sounds impressive, but is not actually sincere or very useful (Positive action is better than rhetoric.) 3 the art of speaking or writing to persuade or influence people
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1. If you refer to speech or writing as rhetoric, you disapprove of it because it is intended to convince and impress people but may not be sincere or honest. What is required is immediate action, not rhetoric... N-UNCOUNT c darkgreen]disapproval 2. Rhetoric is the skill or art of using language effectively. (FORMAL) ...the noble institutions of political life, such as political rhetoric, public office and public service. N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Middle English rethorik, from Anglo-French rethorique, from Latin ~a, from Greek rhetorike, literally, art of oratory, from feminine of rhetorikos of an orator, from rhetor orator, ~ian, from eirein to say, speak — more at word Date: 14th century 1. the art of speaking or writing effectively: as a. the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times b. the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion 2. a. skill in the effective use of speech b. a type or mode of language or speech; also insincere or grandiloquent language 3. verbal communication ; discourse ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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1. риторика; стилистика 2. ораторское искусство 3. краснобайство 4. ист. искусство влиять на образ мыслей слушателей (у др-греч. ораторов) ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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- c.1330, from O.Fr. rethorique, from L. rhetorice, from Gk. rhetorike techne "art of an orator," from rhetor (gen. rhetoros) "orator." Rhetorical is from 1476. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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