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CASUISTICAL

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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

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

casuistry (moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas)

Derivation:

casuist (someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious)

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:

casuist (someone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious)

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