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1Socratic
adjective So·crat·ic \sə-ˈkra-tik, sō-\
: of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, his followers, or his method of asking questions to discover the truth
Full Definition of SOCRATIC
: of or relating to Socrates, his followers, or his philosophical method of systematic doubt and questioning of another to elicit a clear expression of a truth supposed to be knowable by all rational beings
— So·crat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SOCRATIC
1598
Rhymes with SOCRATIC
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2Socratic
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