SOCRATIC

Socratic

(adjective) of or relating to Socrates or to his method of teaching; “Socratic teaching”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

So*crat"ic, So*crat"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. Socraticus, Gr.

Definition: 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 Edition