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Alt. of Socratical

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  1. a. Alt. of Socratical
  2. adj. of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching
  3. Of or pertaining to Socrates, the Grecian sage and teacher. (b. c. 469-399), or to his manner of teaching and philosophizing. Note: The Socratic method of reasoning and instruction was by a series of questions leading the one to whom they were addressed to perceive and admit what was true or false in doctrine, or right or wrong in conduct.
  4. j:100 a. of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching