Pronunciation: /səˈkrætɪk/
noun a follower or advocate of the philosophical methods of Socrates
A1 Socratic is a type of questioning method used in teaching.
A2 The Socratic method involves asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking.
B1 Students in the philosophy class engaged in a Socratic discussion about ethics.
B2 The Socratic approach to learning encourages students to think independently and critically.
C1 The professor's Socratic style of teaching challenged students to analyze complex concepts.
C2 The Socratic dialogues of Plato are considered classic works of ancient philosophy.
adjective relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates or his methods of questioning
A1 The Socratic method involves asking questions to stimulate critical thinking.
A2 Socratic dialogues were a key part of ancient Greek philosophy.
B1 The teacher used a Socratic approach to encourage students to think for themselves.
B2 The Socratic method is still used in modern education to promote discussion and debate.
C1 The Socratic style of teaching is known for its emphasis on questioning and inquiry.
C2 The professor's Socratic approach challenged students to think deeply about complex ethical issues.
formal The Socratic method is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue to stimulate critical thinking.
informal My philosophy professor loves using the Socratic method in class.
slang I totally bombed that Socratic seminar today.
figurative The author's writing style is often described as Socratic, challenging readers to think deeply about the themes.
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