schesis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sche"sis noun

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. , fr. , , to have or hold. See Scheme.

Definitions

1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. Obs. Norris.
2. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. Crabb.