Casuistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Casuistic is an adjective meaning Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
Meaning
Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
More Meanings
- 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
Depending on context, synonyms include casuistical, hair-splitting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jesuitic, curialistic, casal, juridico-moral, causidical, legalistic.
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