Rhetorical

/ɹəˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:16 pts10 letters
Definition of Rhetorical

adjective

  1. Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.

    "A rhetorical question is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected."

  2. Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.
Anagrams of Rhetorical

No exact anagrams found for "rhetorical". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Rhetorical"

Rhetorical is a 10-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Rhetorical" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rhetorical" is a high-scoring word.