Socratic
[ suh-krat-ik, soh- ]
/ səˈkræt ɪk, soʊ- /
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adjective
of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Socratic
Socratic
/ (sɒˈkrætɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to Socrates, his methods, etc
noun
a person who follows the teachings of Socrates
Derived forms of Socratic
Socratically, adverbSocraticism, nounSocratist (ˈsɒkrətɪst), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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