MAIEUTIC

Etymology

Adjective

maieutic (comparative more maieutic, superlative most maieutic)

(philosophy) Of or related to the Socratic method.

(uncommon) Obstetric: of or related to childbirth.

Noun

maieutic (uncountable)

Midwifery.

Source: Wiktionary

Ma*ieu"tic, Ma*ieu"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

1. Serving to assist childbirth. Cudworth.

2. Fig. : Aiding, or tending to, the definition and interpretation of thoughts or language. Payne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition