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Rhetorik

rhetoric

noun re-TOH-rik Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: from Greek 'rhetorike'

Also means

art of persuasive speech

Usage Note

Rhetorik names the art and technique of persuasive speaking: geschickte Rhetorik. Usually singular. Borrowed from Greek. It can be neutral (the discipline) or critical (billige Rhetorik, cheap rhetoric). The adjective is rhetorisch.

Examples

"Mit geschickter Rhetorik überzeugte sie die Zuhörer."

Natural Translation

With skilful rhetoric she convinced the listeners.

Literal Translation

With skilful rhetoric convinced she the listeners.

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