post-socratic

post-So·crat·ic

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Definitions of post-socratic word

adjective post-socratic of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method. 1
noun post-socratic a follower of Socrates. 1
noun post-socratic any of the Greek philosophers influenced by Socrates. 1

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < Latin Sōcraticus < Greek Sōkratikós of, pertaining to Socrates; see -ic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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