elenchus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.elen·chus
noun \i-ˈleŋ-kəs\ plural elen·chi\-ˌkī, -(ˌ)kē\
Definition of ELENCHUS
: refutation; especially : one in syllogistic form
Origin of ELENCHUS
Latin, from Greek elenchos
First Known Use: 1663
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