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Meaning of CATECHETIC

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (theology) of or relating to or involving catechesis
  2. [adj]  of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism; "the catechistic method"
 
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 Synonyms: catechetical, catechistic
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cat`e*chet"ic\, Catechetical \Cat`e*chet"ic*al\, a.
[Gr. ?. See {Catechise}.]
Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving
answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching.
      Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing.
                                               --Addison.
 
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