An extended form meaning characterized by or involving refutation and exposure of logical contradictions.
From 'elenchtic' with the suffix '-al,' creating a parallel form to 'elenchical' with a slightly different Greek-based spelling.
Medieval and Renaissance scholars loved piling up suffixes—'elenchtical' sounds more elaborate than 'elenchic,' which was perfect for impressing other philosophers with your vocabulary!
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