\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.