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RHETORICALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does rhetorically mean? 

RHETORICALLY (adverb)
  The adverb RHETORICALLY has 1 sense:

1. in a rhetorical mannerplay

  Familiarity information: RHETORICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RHETORICALLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a rhetorical manner

Context example:

'What can be done?' he asked rhetorically

Pertainym:

rhetorical (given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought)


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