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catechetic Meaning & Definition

/ˌkatiːˈkiːtɪk/

What Does Catechetic Mean?

As an adjective, catechetic means Of or pertaining to catechesis. It can also mean In accordance with the catechism of a church.

Catechetic: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˌkatiːˈkiːtɪk/
Synonymscatechetical and catechistic

Catechetic Definition (Adjective)

  1. Of or pertaining to catechesis.
  2. In accordance with the catechism of a church.

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Word Forms & Grammar

catechetic (not comparable)

Origin of Catechetic

From the Latin catēchēticus, from the Ancient Greek κᾰτηχητῐκός (kătēkhētĭkós), from κᾰτηχητής (kătēkhētḗs, “oral instructor”).

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