Schesis
[ski:sis]
Definition
(n.) General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude.
(n.) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him.
Edited by Babbage
Definition
n. habitude.—adj. Schet′ic constitutional: habitual.
Checker: Sherman