maieutics
Synonym of Socratic methodSynonym of Socratic method.
/meɪˈjuːtɪks/
Meaning
1 senses(uncommon, uncountable)Synonym of Socratic method.
Origin
From Ancient Greek μαιευτικός (maieutikós, “obstetric”), from a passage in Plato's TheaeteFrom Ancient Greek μαιευτικός (maieutikós, “obstetric”), from a passage in Plato's Theaetetus where Socrates compares his procedure to that of a midwife.
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Synonyms
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable