catechism
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Noun — A book that summarises the basic teachings of a religion, typically in question-and-answer form.
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Etymology
From Late Latin catechismus, from Ancient Greek katekhizein, "to instruct orally."
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What does “catechism” mean?
The word “catechism” means a book that summarises the basic teachings of a religion, typically in question-and-answer form. In plain terms, a structured set of teachings, usually religious, presented as questions and answers.
How do you pronounce “catechism”?
“Catechism” is pronounced KA-tih-kih-zuhm (/ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “catechism” in a sentence?
Here is “catechism” used in a sentence: “The children studied the catechism before their confirmation.”
What part of speech is “catechism”?
“Catechism” is a noun.
Where does the word “catechism” come from?
The word “catechism” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin catechismus, from Ancient Greek katekhizein, "to instruct orally.".
How many meanings does “catechism” have?
“Catechism” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book that summarises the basic teachings of a religion, typically in question-and-answer form.