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Ideological vs Rhetorical - What's the difference?

ideological | rhetorical |

As adjectives the difference between ideological and rhetorical

is that ideological is of or pertaining to an ideology while rhetorical is part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.

ideological

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to an ideology.
  • Based on an ideology or misleading studies or statistics, especially based on the media or propaganda. Not based on scientific evidence or reality.

    • Related terms

    * ideologically * ideology * transideological

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    rhetorical

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Part of or similar to rhetoric, which is the use of language as a means to persuade.
    • A rhetorical question , for example, is one used merely to make a point, with no response expected.
  • Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument

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