Etymology

From Ancient Greek μαιευτικός ‎(maieutikós), from μαία ‎(maía, “midwife”). In Platonic dialogue, the philosopher, through the Socratic method, assists in the "delivery" of knowledge already latent in an individual; a role analogous to midwifery.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.ˈʝeu̯.ti.ka/