Casuistic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈka-zhü-ist/ ca·su·ist

Meaning & Definition of Casuistic

Casuistic (noun)

  1. one skilled in or given to casuistry

Casuistic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in misleading, specious

    similar: eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing
    opposite: analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Casuistic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Casuistic:

eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Casuistic

Words with the opposite meaning of Casuistic:

analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded, a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical

Word Forms of Casuistic

Derived words: casuistic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Casuistic

probably from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus fall, chance case

First known use: 1609

Frequently Asked Questions about Casuistic

What does "Casuistic" mean?

"Casuistic" means one skilled in or given to casuistry. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: one skilled in or given to casuistry.

What is another word for "Casuistic"?

Other words for "Casuistic" include eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, illegitimate, illogical and incoherent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Casuistic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Casuistic"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Casuistic". Common alternatives include eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent and inconsequential.

What is the opposite of "Casuistic"?

Antonyms of "Casuistic" include analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable and sensible.

Is "Casuistic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Casuistic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Casuistic"?

"Casuistic" is pronounced /ˈka-zhü-ist/ and divided into syllables as ca·su·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Casuistic"?

"Casuistic" comes from probably from Spanish casuista, from Latin casus fall, chance case. First known use: 1609.

What is another word for "Casuistic" meaning "as in misleading, specious"?

When "Casuistic" (adjective) means as in misleading, specious, synonyms include eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious and illegitimate. Opposites in this sense include analytic, coherent, consequent and good.