rhetorical rhetorical /rɪˈtɔrɪkəl/

adjective

1. Given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought  ( rhetorical )
   given to rhetoric, emphasizing style at the expense of thought
    Mere rhetorical frippery
   mere rhetorical frippery
   
2. Of or relating to rhetoric  ( rhetorical )
   of or relating to rhetoric
    Accepted two or three verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested
   accepted two or three verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested
    The rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation
   the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation