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casuistic

adj
/ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/

Etymology

From casuist + -ic.

  1. derived from casus
  2. derived from casuista
  3. derived from casuiste
  4. formed as casuistic — “casuist + -ic”

Definitions

  1. Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general…

    Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.

  2. Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly…

    Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly subtle, hair-splitting.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA