rhetorical
/ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adjective C2- Part of or similar to rhetoric, the use of language as a means to persuade.
- Not earnest, or presented only for the purpose of an argument.
- Asked for dramatic or persuasive effect, rather than to get an answer. · '"Are you an idiot? Actually, don't answer that, it was rhetorical."
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