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elenchus

[ ih-leng-kuhs ]

noun

, plural e·len·chi [ih-, leng, -kahy, -kee].
  1. a logical refutation; an argument that refutes another argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion.


elenchus

/ ɪˈlɛŋkəs /

noun

  1. refutation of an argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion, esp syllogistically
  2. Socratic elenchus
    the drawing out of the consequences of a position in order to show them to be contrary to some accepted position
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of elenchus1

1655–65; < Latin < Greek élenchos refutation
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Word History and Origins

Origin of elenchus1

C17: from Latin, from Greek elenkhos refutation, from elenkhein to put to shame, refute
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Example Sentences

Cross-examination, the shock of the Elenchus, must be brought to bear upon it.

The application of this Elenchus is the work of the Sophist, looked at on its best side.

Impossible to answer them in such a way as to hold out against the negative Elenchus of a Sokratic pupil.

Differences between the Republic and other dialogues — no mention of reminiscence nor of the Elenchus.

This is the point upon which Sokrates now brings his Elenchus to bear: his method of short question and answer.

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