HyperDic: casuistical

English > 2 senses of the word casuistical:
ADJECTIVEpertcasuistical, casuisticof or relating to or practicing casuistry
pertcasuistical, casuisticof or relating to the use of ethical principles / principles to resolve moral problems
English > casuistical: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or practicing casuistry.
Synonymcasuistic
Nounscasuistsomeone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
casuistryargumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
English > casuistical: 2 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the use of ethical principles / principles to resolve moral problems.
Synonymcasuistic
Spanishcasuístico
Nounscasuistsomeone whose reasoning is subtle and often specious
casuistrymoral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas

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