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elenchus Definition

elen·chus (ē leŋ′kəs)

noun pl. -·chi′-kī′

a logical refutation, esp. one that disproves a proposition by proving the direct contrary of its conclusion

Etymology: L < Gr elenchos, cross-examination, refutation < elenchein, to shame, refute

elenchus Related Forms
elenc′·tic adjective or elench′·tic-leŋk′tik