ma·ieu·tic (m -y  t k, m -) also ma·ieu·ti·cal (-t-k l)adj. Of or relating to the aspect of the Socratic method that induces a respondent to formulate latent concepts through a dialectic or logical sequence of questions. [Greek maieutikos, from maieuesthai, to act as midwife, from maia, midwife, nurse; see m -2 in Indo-European roots.] |
maieutic [meɪˈjuːtɪk], maieutical
adj
(Philosophy) Philosophy of or relating to the Socratic method of eliciting knowledge by a series of questions and answers
[from Greek maieutikos relating to midwifery (used figuratively by Socrates), from maia midwife]
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