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catechism Meaning & Definition

/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

What Does Catechism Mean?

Catechism is used as a noun meaning A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity. It can also mean A basic manual in some subject.

Catechism: Key Facts

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm//
Syllables	1
Plural	catechisms

Catechism Definition (Noun)

A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.
A basic manual in some subject.
A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

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Word Forms & Grammar

catechism (plural catechisms)

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Origin of Catechism

From Late Latin catechismus, from Ancient Greek *κατηχισμός (*katēkhismós), from κατηχίζω (katēkhízō, “to catechize”), a later extended form of κατηχέω (katēkhéō, “to catechize, instruct, teach by word of mouth”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἠχέω (ēkhéō, “to sound, resound”).