
deriding opponent's argument by referring to his way of thought
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• (n.) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. • (n.) General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude.
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Sche'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ..., from ..., ..., to have or hold. See
Scheme .]
1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [ Obsolete]
Norris. 2. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby the...
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