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stylistic

/staɪˈlɪstɪk/
English Definition
adj. related to the way something is expressed
中文释义
风格上的
Example Sentence

The author's stylistic choices, such as short sentences and vivid imagery, create a sense of urgency in the narrative.

作者在风格上的选择,如短句和生动的意象,在叙述中营造出一种紧迫感。

Synonyms
formal rhetorical ornamental
Antonyms
substantive content-based
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “stylistic”?

  1. A Not processed to remove impurities; crude
  2. B Prone to arguing or disputing
  3. C Related to the way something is expressed
  4. D Completely different; n. a person or thing that is completely different
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C — Related to the way something is expressed. “stylistic” means related to the way something is expressed.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “related to the way something is expressed”?

  1. A unrefined
  2. B stylistic
  3. C opposite
  4. D argumentative
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B — stylistic. “stylistic” means related to the way something is expressed.

Common questions about “stylistic”

What does “stylistic” mean?

stylistic — related to the way something is expressed. In Chinese: 风格上的.

How do you pronounce “stylistic”?

stylistic is pronounced /staɪˈlɪstɪk/.

How is “stylistic” used in a sentence?

The author's stylistic choices, such as short sentences and vivid imagery, create a sense of urgency in the narrative. (作者在风格上的选择,如短句和生动的意象,在叙述中营造出一种紧迫感。)

What are synonyms for “stylistic”?

formal, rhetorical, ornamental — all close in meaning to stylistic (related to the way something is expressed).

What is the opposite of “stylistic”?

substantive, content-based — each the opposite of stylistic (related to the way something is expressed).

Is “stylistic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. stylistic is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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