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Definition of Elench
1. n. That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
Definition of Elench
1. Noun. (logic) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation. ¹
2. Noun. A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism. ¹
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Definition of Elench
1. in logic, a refutation [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Elench
Literary usage of Elench
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. British Fungus-flora: A Classified Text-book of Mycology by George Massee (1892)
"... elench., p. 146; Stev., Fung., p. 250. On larch, &c. Not porous, teeth large
and compressed, often buff when dry. Often effused for several inches. ..."
2. List of the Specimens of the British Animals in the Collection of the by John Edward Gray, George Robert Gray, Adam White, British Museum (Natural History), James Francis Stephens, Frederick Smith, Henry Denny, Henry Tibbats Stainton, Edwin Shepherd (1848)
"elench. 30; Ellis, Phil. Trans. lvii. 430; Ellis and Soland. ... elench. 29 ;
Ehrenb. Corail. des Roth. Meer. 68; Johnst. Hist. BZ ed. 2. p. 124. fig. ..."
3. Artis logicae rudimenta: from the text of Aldrich, with notes and marginal by Henry Aldrich (1862)
"elench. 3. 4. ... The Fallacy of Division, in like manner, will include the
separation of clauses which ought to be united. elench. 4. 0. 20. ..."
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