{ } a. [ L. Socraticus, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. ] Of or pertaining to Socrates, the Grecian sage and teacher. (b. c. 469-399), or to his manner of teaching and philosophizing. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In the Socratic method. [ 1913 Webster ]