maieutic
/meɪˈjutɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the Socratic method of helping someone discover ideas and truths through questioning, like a midwife helping to give birth to knowledge.
- The teacher used a maieutic approach, asking questions that led students to their own conclusions.
- His maieutic style of coaching helped the team solve problems on their own.
- In a maieutic dialogue, the listener is guided to find answers within themselves.