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elench.

That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˈlɛŋk/
  1. That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation.

  2. A specious argument; a sophism.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Latin elenchus, from Ancient Greek ἔλεγχος (élenkhos, “refutation, scrutiny”); compare Old French elenche. Doublet of elenchus.

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