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- [suh-krat-ik, soh-]
- /səˈkræt ɪk, soʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-krat-ik, soh-]
- /səˈkræt ɪk, soʊ-/
Definitions of socratic word
- adjective socratic of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method. 1
- noun socratic a follower of Socrates. 1
- noun socratic any of the Greek philosophers influenced by Socrates. 1
- noun Definition of socratic in Technology An early interactive learning system (not a language(?)) developed at Bolt, Beranek & Newman. 1
- adjective socratic of or relating to Socrates, his methods, etc 0
- noun socratic a person who follows the teachings of Socrates 0
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Origin of socratic
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin Sōcraticus < Greek Sōkratikós of, pertaining to Socrates; see -ic
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Parts of speech for Socratic
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socratic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
socratic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for socratic
adj socratic
- catechistic — a person who catechizes.
- fact-finding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- factfinding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- heuristic — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- inquiring — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
adjective socratic
- examining — Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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