ECBASIS
Ec"ba*sis, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)
Defn: A figure in which the orator treats of things according to their events consequences.
ECBATIC
Ec*bat"ic, a. Etym: [See Ecbasis.] (Gram.)
Defn: Denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which denotes intention or purpose; thus the phrase so that it was fulfilled," is ecbatic; if rendered "in order that it might be." etc., is telic.
ECBOLE
Ec"bo*le, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)
Defn: A digression in which a person is introduced speaking his own words.
ECBOLIC
Ec*bol"ic, n. Etym: [See Ecbole.] (Med.)
Defn: A drug, as ergot, which by exciting uterine contractions promotes the expulsion of the contents of the uterus.
ECBOLINE
Ec"bo*line (; 104), n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)
Defn: An alkaloid constituting the active principle of ergot; — so named from its power of producing abortion.