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ELENCHUS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word elenchus. (exact relations)
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contemplation
nounn
noun

• a long and thoughtful observation

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

examination
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• formal systematic questioning

• a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

introspection
nounn
noun

• the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

reflection
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

• expression without words

• a likeness in which left and right are reversed

• the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

• (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• the ability to reflect beams or rays

scrutiny
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a prolonged intense look

socratic method
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students

Alternatives for CONTEMPLATION

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