What is another word for Elenctic?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛŋktɪk] (IPA) 
Elenctic is a word used to describe questioning or cross-examining someone to refute their argument. Similar words to elenctic include dialectical, interrogative, and cross-examination. Dialectical refers to the use of logical arguments to arrive at the truth, while interrogative refers to asking questions to get information or knowledge. Cross-examination refers to closely questioning a witness or opponent to challenge their testimony. Other synonyms of elenctic include disputation, argumentation, and refutation. All of these words relate to the art of debating and questioning to arrive at the truth or to expose errors in someone's argument.
