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SOCRATIC, SOCRATICAL

\səkɹˈatɪk], \səkɹˈatɪk], \s_ə_k_ɹ_ˈa_t_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of SOCRATIC, SOCRATICAL

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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Pertaining to Socrates, a celebrated Greek philosopher, to his philosophy, or to his manner of teaching, which was by a series of questions leading to the desired result.
SOCRATICALLY.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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