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rhetoric in Malay

retorik

/ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/

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also/ɹɪˈtɒɹɪk/

rhetoric in Malay: retorik. In English, rhetoric means the art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

Malay words for rhetoric

art of using language for persuasion
retorik

English meaning of rhetoric

  1. noun The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
  2. noun Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
  3. adjective Synonym of rhetorical.

Full definition of rhetoric

rhetoric in a sentence

  • It’s only so much rhetoric.

Synonyms of rhetoric

rhetoric in other languages

Questions about rhetoric in Malay

What is the meaning of rhetoric in Malay?
Rhetoric in Malay is retorik.
Apakah maksud rhetoric dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rhetoric: retorik.
What does rhetoric mean in English?
Rhetoric means the art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

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