Word: elenchical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
len
chic
al
Definition: Pertaining to an elench. That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
Morphemes:
Affix: elench
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That part of an argument on which its conclusiveness depends; that which convinces or refutes an antagonist; a refutation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔλεγχος
Language: grc
Decoded: elegkhos
Meaning: refutation, scrutiny
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to