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maieutic method

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

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maieutic method

n. a method of teaching by question and answer; used by Socrates to elicit truths from his students [syn: Socratic method]