jesuitic
/,dʤezju'itik/ Cách viết khác : (Jesuitical) /,dʤezju'itikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characteristic of or resembling Jesuits or Jesuitism: Pertaining to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Roman Catholic religious order, or its principles, methods, or characteristics.
- Cunningly subtle or deceptive; casuistic: Often used in a derogatory sense to describe arguments or reasoning that are perceived as overly subtle, deceptive, or employing clever but misleading logic to serve a purpose.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The school was known for its Jesuitic emphasis on rigorous intellectual discipline and moral formation. (This describes a characteristic associated with Jesuit education.)
- His Jesuitic argument twisted the facts to justify the unjustifiable. (This uses the word in its negative, derogatory sense to imply deceptive reasoning.)
Advanced Usage
- "Jesuitic casuistry": Refers to a method of reasoning, often criticized, that uses clever but potentially misleading distinctions to resolve moral dilemmas.
- The debate devolved into a discussion of Jesuitic casuistry, focusing on minute technicalities rather than the core ethical issue.
Variants and Related Words
- Jesuitical (adj): An identical variant form of the adjective "Jesuitic."
- He was accused of Jesuitical sophistry.
- Jesuit (n): A member of the Society of Jesus.
- Jesuitism (n): The system, principles, or practices of the Jesuits; sometimes used synonymously with casuistry.
Synonyms
- Casuistic: Relating to the resolution of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances; often with a connotation of sophistry.
- Sophistical: Using clever but fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
- Devious: Showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
Related Phrases
- Jesuitical reasoning: A phrase describing arguments perceived as excessively subtle, deceptive, or morally flexible.
- The politician's defense was dismissed as mere Jesuitical reasoning.
Related Idioms
- To be Jesuitical: To be deceitfully clever or overly subtle in argumentation.
- In his explanation, he was being utterly Jesuitical, avoiding a direct answer.
Adjective
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having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism
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Jesuitical education
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