adj
Meaning 1
Synonym of casuistic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: casuistic
Antonyms: none provided
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casuistical
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adjective
Meaning 2
of or relating to the use of ethical principles to resolve moral problems
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: casuistic
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
Meaning 3
of or relating to or practicing casuistry
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- overly subtle casuistic reasoning
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: casuistic
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English casuist Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English casuistical From casuist + -ical.