Socratic \So*crat"ic\, Socratical \So*crat"ic*al\, a. [L. Socraticus, Gr. ????.]

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 Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)