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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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What’s special about a liberal arts seminar is that 12 to 18 people around a table where you do Socratic dialogue and you have your assumptions challenged.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
It was there he learned the Socratic method of inquiry by oral combat that would underlie both his remarkable achievements and the harsh judgments that would precipitate his fall from grace.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
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
For example, GPT-4 can assume a Socratic style of conversation and respond to questions with questions.
From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023
“So a Socratic paradox is about something that probably isn’t true, but you make it sound true?”
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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