Socratic

Synonyms of Socratic

• philosophical
• intellectual
• thoughtful

Antonyms of Socratic

• ignorant
• uninformed
• uneducated

Collocations of Socratic

method

Frequency: 80 %

The Socratic method involves asking probing questions to stimulate critical thinking.

dialogue

Frequency: 70 %

Socratic dialogue is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue.

philosophy

Frequency: 65 %

Socratic philosophy emphasizes self-knowledge and questioning assumptions.

irony

Frequency: 50 %

Socratic irony is a rhetorical device where the speaker pretends ignorance.

teaching

Frequency: 45 %

The Socratic method is often used in teaching to encourage critical thinking.

Idiomatic Expressions for Socratic

• Phrase: Socratic irony
  Meaning: A rhetorical device where a person pretends to be ignorant or unaware in order to expose the flaws or contradictions in someone else's argument.
  Usage: The comedian's use of Socratic irony in his stand-up routine left the audience in stitches.