An alternative form of demagogic; relating to or characteristic of a demagog's manipulative leadership style.
From demagog + -ical (extended adjective suffix). The -ical variant is less common than -ic but follows English patterns where both forms can exist (like 'historic' and 'historical'). This form emerged slightly later than demagogic.
The fact that English allows both 'demagogic' and 'demagogical' shows how language evolves—sometimes longer forms develop for emphasis or poetic rhythm. Writers sometimes choose 'demagogical' for speeches specifically to make demagogic tactics sound even more grandiose and ridiculous!
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