ELENCHUS


Meaning of ELENCHUS in English

n.

Pronunciation: i- ' le ŋ -k ə s

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -chi \ - ˌ k ī , -( ˌ )k ē \

Etymology: Latin, from Greek elenchos

Date: 1663

: REFUTATION especially : one in syllogistic form

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