Defn: Of or pertaining to Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean, on the east coast of Africa. — n.
Defn: A native or inhabitant of Socotra.
SOCRATIC; SOCRATICAL
So*crat"ic, So*crat"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. Socraticus, Gr.
Defn: 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.
SOCRATICALLY
So*crat"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In the Socratic method.
SOCRATISM
Soc"ra*tism, n.
Defn: The philosophy or the method of Socrates.
SOCRATIST
Soc"ra*tist, n. Etym: [Gr.