rhetorically

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English retorycally; equivalent to rhetorical +‎ -ly.

Adverb

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rhetorically (not comparable)

  1. In a rhetorical manner.
    • 1986 April 5, Bruce-Michael Gelbert, “NYC Grants Rights Bill to Lesbians, Gay Men”, in Gay Community News, page 3:
      Bronx councilmember Rev. Wendell Foster rhetorically asked city council president Andrew Stein if he could cast two votes, being of "divided mind."
  2. With reference to rhetoric.

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