elenchtic

/ɪˈlɛŋktɪk/
adjective
  1. 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.
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