Socratic
adjective
of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
Socratically
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a word derived from
Socratic.
Example Sentences
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A charismatic teacher, she knows how to Socratically engage a room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Then I ask the AI to quiz me on it, Socratically, pressing me on the connections I missed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
He’s Socratically aware of what he doesn’t know, and his quest—to become a professional through submission to the stern tutelage of an experienced teacher—drives the film.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 24, 2015
I thought, before I can know the answer to that, logically, Socratically, I have to eliminate a few more possibilities.”
From The Guardian ● Aug. 15, 2015
"I'm sorry to carry on a conversation so Socratically," said he.
From The Fortunate Youth by William John Locke
