Epideistic

/ˌɛpɪˈdaɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of epideictic rhetoric; meant for display or demonstration.

Etymology

From Greek 'epi' + 'deiksis' (display, showing), with the suffix '-istic'. This is a less common variant of epideictic used occasionally in rhetorical studies.

Kelly Says

This is another fancy word for the same concept—speech designed to show off and impress rather than to argue a point, which is why it appears in philosophical and rhetorical texts!

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