Socratic

[ suh-krat-ik, soh- ]

/ səˈkræt ɪk, soʊ- /

adjective

of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.

noun

a follower of Socrates.

any of the Greek philosophers influenced by Socrates.

Origin of Socratic

1630–40; < Latin Sōcraticus < Greek Sōkratikós of, pertaining to Socrates; see -ic

Related formsSo·crat·i·cal·ly, adverban·ti-So·crat·ic, adjectivepost-So·crat·ic, adjectivepseu·do-So·crat·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for socratic

Many teachers now think of the Socratic method as the technique of encouraging students to say whatever they know about a topic.
The Ivy League Provides the Best Trade Schools Around|Nick Romeo|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Often Socratic conversation induces utter confusion—the ancient Greek word is aporia—and ends with no clear solution to a problem.
The Ivy League Provides the Best Trade Schools Around|Nick Romeo|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You need philosophy, not the modern bull session kind but the Socratic method of “What the hell am I thinking?”
My Commencement Speech to Rutgers’ Geniuses: Go Forth and Fail|P. J. O’Rourke|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Socratic dialogue during strenuous exercise: take that, effete philosophers!
Atheist Philosopher Peter Boghossian’s Guide to Converting Believers|Michael Schulson|November 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Solomon recounts a recurring Socratic dialogue between Robbins and Stein, Bock, and Harnick.
The Strange Power of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’|Jen Vafidis|October 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Something told him,” some Socratic demon or inner impulse, that there was “ile” here or there, deep under the earth.
Memoirs|Charles Godfrey Leland
The centre of Godwin's moral teaching was yet another Socratic thought.
Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle|H. N. Brailsford
The Socratic Rule is, to instruct others by way of question and answer.
The Punster's Pocket-book|Charles Molloy Westmacott
A friend of Socrates, perhaps Cebes, bought him from his master, and he became one of the chief members of the Socratic circle.
A Problem in Greek Ethics|John Addington Symonds
The Socratic method can be employed to great advantage in handling difficult inferences.
Common Science|Carleton W. Washburne

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 FormsSocratically, adverbSocraticism, nounSocratist (ˈsɒkrətɪst), noun

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Word Origin and History for socratic

Socratic

adj.

1630s (Socratical is from 1580s), "of or pertaining to Greek philosopher Socrates" (469-399 B.C.E.), especially in reference to his method of eliciting truth by question and answer, from Latin Socraticus, from Greek Sokratikos "pertaining to Socrates or his school." His name is Greek Sokrates, literally "having safe might."

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