elenchtic
/ɪˈlɛŋktɪk/
adjective
- Same as 'elenchic' — relating to logical refutation or cross-examination, especially in the Socratic method.
- The debate took on an elenchtic tone as each side challenged the other's premises.
- His elenchtic questioning exposed the weakness in the theory.
- The teacher's elenchtic method helped students think more critically.