What does casuistic mean?
Casuistic means Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules..
Casuistic
/ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
- Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly subtle, hair-splitting.
Example Sentences
1855, Sir Richard Burton, Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah These subjects have exercised not a little the casuistic talents of the Arab doctors: a folio volume might be filled with differences of opinion on the subject, "Is a blind man sound?"
Synonyms for casuistic
Antonyms for casuistic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more casuistic
- most casuistic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for casuistic?
Common synonyms include casuistical, hair-splitting.
What is the opposite of casuistic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use casuistic in a sentence?
1855, Sir Richard Burton, Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah and Meccah These subjects have exercised not a little the casuistic talents of the Arab doctors: a folio volume might be filled with differences of opinion on the subject, "Is a blind man sound?"
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