Where does “elenchus” come from?
elenchus (Late Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἔλεγχος, from Ancient Greek ἐλέγχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₁lengʰ- — to revile?.
elenchus (Late Latin): costly trinket; refutation
Definitions
- costly trinket; refutation
Ancestry of “elenchus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἔλεγχος | argument of disproof, refutation; reproach,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέγχω | disgrace, put to shame; cross-examine, question;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁lengʰ- | to revile? |
Words derived from “elenchus”