Elench
Pronunciation : E*lench"
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. elenchus, Gr. elenche.] (Logic) (a) That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces of refutes an antagonist; a refutation. (b) A specious but fallacious argument; a sophism.
Definition :
pl. Elenchs.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913