elenchtic

Variant of elenchus

elenchus definition

elen·chus (ē leŋ′kəs)

noun pl. elenchi -·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

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