ἔλεγχος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₁lengʰ- (to accuse, to scold).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἔλεγχος • (élenkhos) n (genitive ἐλέγχους); third declension

  1. argument of disproof, refutation
  2. reproach, disgrace, dishonour

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: έλεγχος (élenchos)
  • Latin: elenchus

References

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