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CASUISTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems
Synonyms:
casuistic; casuistical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
casuistry (moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas)
Derivation:
casuistry (moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of or relating to or practicing casuistry
Example:
overly subtle casuistic reasoning
Synonyms:
casuistic; casuistical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
casuistry (argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading)
Derivation:
casuistry (argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading)
