ELENCHS

Noun

elenchs

plural of elench

Source: Wiktionary


ELENCH

E*lench", n.; pl. Elenchs. Etym: [L. elenchus, Gr. elenche.] (Logic) (a) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation. (b) A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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