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rhetoric in Dutch

rhetoric in Dutch is retorica, redekunde, retoriek — rhetoric means the skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.

rhetoric in Dutch

retorica
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
redekunde
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
retoriek
noun
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.

What does "rhetoric" mean?

  1. noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
    "She studied classical rhetoric to sharpen her public speaking."
  2. noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.
    "Voters grew tired of empty campaign rhetoric with no concrete plans."
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rhetoric in a sentence

  • She studied classical rhetoric to sharpen her public speaking.
  • Voters grew tired of empty campaign rhetoric with no concrete plans.

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What is "rhetoric" in Dutch?

"rhetoric" in Dutch is retorica, redekunde, retoriek. rhetoric means: The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.

How do you use "rhetoric" in a sentence?

Example: "She studied classical rhetoric to sharpen her public speaking." In Dutch, "rhetoric" is retorica, redekunde, retoriek.

Are there other ways to say "rhetoric" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "rhetoric": retorica, redekunde, retoriek.

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