'Socratic method' definitions:

Definition of 'Socratic method'

From: WordNet
noun
A method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students [syn: Socratic method, maieutic method]

Definition of 'Socratic method'

From: GCIDE
  • maieutic method \maieutic method\ n. A method of teaching by question and answer; it was used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students; -- called also the Socratic method [WordNet 1.5]