1. plural of elenchus; logical refutations or cross-examinations
Usage: formal; philosophy

Examples

• The philosopher’s elenchi exposed the flaws in his opponent’s reasoning.
• Socratic elenchi were designed to reveal contradictions in people’s beliefs.
• The debate featured several powerful elenchi that dismantled the original argument.
• Students studied the classical elenchi used in ancient Greek philosophy.
• The lawyer’s elenchi systematically challenged each witness’s testimony.