rhetoricznym

Rhetoricznym is a nonstandard spelling encountered in Polish texts for the instrumental singular form of the adjective meaning “rhetorical.” The standard Polish form is retorycznym. The term retoryczny (from retoryka) describes things related to rhetoric, the art of persuasive speech. The etymology traces from Greek rhētōrikós through Latin rhetorica into Polish, reflecting the historical influence of classical rhetoric on language studies.

In usage, retoryczny describes various aspects of rhetoric, such as a rhetorical device, style, or language. Common Polish phrases include pytanie retoryczne (rhetorical question), styl retoryczny (rhetorical style), and język retoryczny (rhetorical language). The instrumental form retorycznym is used when the adjective modifies a masculine noun in the instrumental case, for example: tekst napisany w stylu retorycznym (a text written in a rhetorical style) or językiem retorycznym (in rhetorical language).

Notes for clarity: if you encounter rhetoricznym, it is typically a spelling variation influenced by English or a typographical error rather than a standard Polish form. In formal writing, it is advisable to use retorycznym to maintain correct Polish grammar. Related terms include retoryka (the study or art of rhetoric), retoryczny, pytanie retoryczne, and styl retoryczny.

See also: retoryka, retoryczny, pytanie retoryczne, styl retoryczny, język retoryczny.