Elicitory

/ɪˈlɪsɪtɔri/ adjective

Definition

Tending to elicit or draw out; having the quality or function of eliciting a response or information.

Etymology

From 'elicit' (from Latin 'elicere') combined with the suffix '-ory' (from Latin '-orius'). The adjective describes something characterized by the act of eliciting.

Kelly Says

Elicitory techniques are central to cognitive science—researchers have discovered that the phrasing of questions is 'elicitory' in nature, meaning identical information gets different responses just based on how you ask.

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