Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pontification

👉 Pontification is a rhetorical device in which someone speaks over or as if they are speaking to another person, often as an attempt to be heard or understood. It involves using long declarative sentences that are not necessarily true but aim to make their argument more convincing by adding additional information or details. This technique can also involve repetition and use of jargon or technical terms in order to sound knowledgeable or authoritative.

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