Elenchus [noun]
Definition of Elenchus:
disproving
Sentence/Example of Elenchus:
Cross-examination, the shock of the Elenchus, must be brought to bear upon it.
The application of this Elenchus is the work of the Sophist, looked at on its best side.
Impossible to answer them in such a way as to hold out against the negative Elenchus of a Sokratic pupil.
Differences between the Republic and other dialogues — no mention of reminiscence nor of the Elenchus.
This is the point upon which Sokrates now brings his Elenchus to bear: his method of short question and answer.
Upon this false persuasion of knowledge, the Sokratic Elenchus is brought to bear.
Prefixed to his "Elenchus of opinions on Small-Pox," is a portrait that represents him as a well-looking fellow.
Elenchus quorumdam eorum qui de ludis scripserunt, et de ludis orientalibus; auctore Thoma Hyde.
His peculiar gift was that of cross-examination, or the application of his Elenchus to discriminate pretended from real knowledge.
The separate value of the negative procedure or Elenchus was never before so unequivocally asserted, or so highly estimated.