noun
a follower or advocate of the philosophical methods of Socrates
adjective
relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates or his methods of questioning
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The Socratic method is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue to stimulate critical thinking.
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My philosophy professor loves using the Socratic method in class.
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I totally bombed that Socratic seminar today.
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The author's writing style is often described as Socratic, challenging readers to think deeply about the themes.