Meaning Of The Word Socratic irony

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What's The Definition Of Socratic irony?

Socratic irony in American English
pretense of ignorance in a discussion to expose the fallacies in the opponent's logic
noun: pretended ignorance in discussion

Socratic irony in British English
noun: a means by which the pretended ignorance of a skilful questioner leads the person answering to expose his or her own ignorance

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