ELENCHUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word elenchus. (close relations)
Definition of ELENCHUS
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Best Alternative Words for ELENCHUS
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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 |