ELENCHUS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word elenchus. (close 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 | ||||||
