# casuistic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌkæzjuˈɪstɪk/

## Definitions
1. Of or related to casuistry, attempting to solve moral dilemmas by application of general rules.
2. Similar to the arguments of casuists, particularly (figurative, derogatory) overly subtle, hair-splitting.

## Etymology
From casuist + -ic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/casuistic