Defn: Same as Rhætizite.
RHETOR
Rhe"tor, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
Defn: A rhetorician. [Obs.] Hammond.
RHETORIC
Rhet"o*ric, n. Etym: [F. rhétorique, L. rhetorica, Gr. word; cf.
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.
RHETORICAL
Rhe*tor"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. rhetoricus, Gr. Rhetoric.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to rhetoric; according to, or exhibiting, rhetoric; oratorical; as, the rhetorical art; a rhetorical treatise; a rhetorical flourish. They permit him to leave their poetical taste ungratified, provided that he gratifies their rhetorical sense. M. Arnold. — Rhe*tor"ic*al*ly, adv. — Rhe*tor"ic*al*ness, n.