elench

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Definitions of elench word

noun elench a refutation of an argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion, esp syllogistically 0
noun elench an instance of sophistry 0
noun elench (logic) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation. 0
noun elench A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism. 0

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elench popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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