🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

수사적

Pronunciation / Transliteration: susajeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rhetorical/rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/
adjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그의 연설은 매우 수사적이었다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

    "The speaker's rhetorical skills captivated the audience."
  2. 2

    Expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress.

    "His rhetorical questions left the audience pondering."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rhetorical' originates from the Greek word 'rhetorikos', which means 'of or pertaining to a speaker'. It evolved through Latin 'rhetoricus' and Middle French 'rhetorique', reflecting the historical significance of oratory and persuasive speech in ancient cultures.

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