Socratic method meaning

UK US /səˈkrætɪk ˈmɛθəd/ 5 syllables

Socratic method (noun): a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students.

Definition of Socratic method

  1. a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students

    Synonyms: maieutic method

    Type of: teaching method

How to pronounce Socratic method

Socratic method is pronounced /səˈkrætɪk ˈmɛθəd/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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