casuistic

Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Casuistieal

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

casuistical illusive academic false empty subtle incorrect ethics ambiguous hollow invalid misleading inaccurate plausible absurd
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Antonyms

elementary good light simple easy straightforward
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Phrases with the word

casuistic hairsplitting

Examples

overly subtle casuistic reasoning Source: Internet

In Provincial Letters (1656–7) citation he scolded the Jesuits for using casuistic reasoning in confession to placate wealthy Church donors, while punishing poor penitents. Source: Internet

They argue that the abuse of casuistry is the problem, not casuistry per se (itself an example of casuistic reasoning). Source: Internet

The term "pilpul" was increasingly applied derogatorily to novellae deemed casuistic and hairsplitting. Source: Internet

Typically, casuistic reasoning begins with a clear-cut paradigmatic case. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

casuarinin Casuarius casuist casuistic hairsplitting casuistical casuistically