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Socrates
SOK-ruh-teez
Socrates (name) means a masculine given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the classical Athenian philosopher. Example: “Socrates taught his students through questioning rather than lecturing.”
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A masculine given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the classical Athenian philosopher.
"Socrates taught his students through questioning rather than lecturing."
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Etymology
From Greek Sokrates, of uncertain further origin.
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What does “Socrates” mean?
The word “Socrates” means a masculine given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the classical Athenian philosopher.
How do you pronounce “Socrates”?
“Socrates” is pronounced SOK-ruh-teez (/ˈsɑkɹətiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Socrates” in a sentence?
Here is “Socrates” used in a sentence: “Socrates taught his students through questioning rather than lecturing.”
What part of speech is “Socrates”?
“Socrates” is a name.
Where does the word “Socrates” come from?
The word “Socrates” comes from Greek. From Greek Sokrates, of uncertain further origin.
Is “Socrates” a common word?
“Socrates” is an uncommon word in modern English.
