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elenchi

elenchi

9.9
Lists of items like books or documents kept for reference
  • noun
  • /ɪˈlɛnki/
translation icon : elenquis
  • The report included several elenchi of previous studies.

Examples

  • We need to compile the elenchi for the upcoming conference.

  • The library maintains detailed elenchi of all its rare manuscripts and artifacts.

  • The library maintains detailed elenchi of all its rare manuscripts and artifacts.

  • Researchers consulted several elenchi to find references for their historical study.

  • Before the exhibition opened, staff prepared updated elenchi of the displayed works.

  • Researchers consulted several elenchi to find references for their historical study.

  • Before the exhibition opened, staff prepared updated elenchi of the displayed works.

Synonyms

list
vselenchi
∞ 1.0

An ordered set of names or things for reference

is used for multiple formal summaries rather than a simple ordered series
catalog
vselenchi
  • US
211 2.5

A list of items with details, often in a book

is used for multiple summary listings rather than one detailed item book
directory
vselenchi
50 3.0

A book or online list of names and addresses of people and organizations

is used for multiple summary listings rather than only name collections

Compounds

ignoratio elenchi
  • Formal
9.9

An argument that proves a point not related to the real issue

How Complete

catalog
  • US
211 2.5
elenchi
9.9
list
∞ 1.0
short list
38 3.7
note
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

elenchi plural

Etymology

Elenchi is the plural of elenchus, an old word used for a short 'list' or 'summary'. So elenchi are lists or catalogues, which helps you remember this modern meaning.