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Etymology
Origin of Socratic
1630–40; < Latin Sōcraticus < Greek Sōkratikós of, pertaining to Socrates; see -ic
Example Sentences
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In some ways, high school looks much the same as it did 20, even 100 years ago: sleepy eyes either light up or glaze over when a teacher poses a Socratic question.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Professors at the small, private, third-tier law school I attended in the 1980s employed the Socratic method to force us to argue both sides of an issue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
I was scared about whether, even with my hearing aids, I would be able to keep up with the quick-fire exchanges that fill my classroom as I engage law students in the Socratic method.
From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024
And they asked it to write a Socratic dialogue that explored the misuses and dangers of L.L.M.s.
From New York Times • May 16, 2023
Nigro was a professional teacher and was quite formal in his instructional technique, while Collins, as talented and caring as he was, employed a Socratic approach.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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