English Explanatory Dictionary

Socratize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be like Socrates.
  2. To explore an idea by probing questions.
  3. To sodomize.
verb
  1. Alternative form of Socratize.

Word forms

Socratize Socratizes Socratizing Socratized Socratise

Etymology

From Socrates + -ize.

Derived words

Socratizer
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