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elenchus

noun
elen·​chus | \ i-ˈleÅ‹-kÉ™s How to pronounce elenchus (audio) \
plural elenchi\ i-​ˈleÅ‹-​ËŒkÄ« How to pronounce elenchi (audio) , -​(ËŒ)kÄ“ \

Definition of elenchus

: refutation especially : one in syllogistic form

First Known Use of elenchus

1663, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for elenchus

Latin, from Greek elenchos

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