Socratic
Pronunciation : So*crat"ic, So*crat"ic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. Socraticus, Gr.
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913