maieutic

/meɪˈjutɪk/
adjective
  1. 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.
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