catechism
[ kat-i-kiz-uh m ]
/ ˈkæt ɪˌkɪz əm /
noun
Ecclesiastical.
- an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion, especially as maintained by a particular church, in the form of questions and answers.
- the contents of such a book.
a similar book of instruction in other subjects.
a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views.
catechetical instruction.
Origin of catechism
OTHER WORDS FROM catechism
cat·e·chis·mal, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH catechism
cataclysm catechismWords nearby catechism
catcon,
cate,
catechesis,
catechetical,
catechin,
catechism,
catechist,
catechize,
catechol,
catecholamine,
catechu
British Dictionary definitions for catechism
catechism
/ (ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm) /
noun
instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church
rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview
Derived forms of catechism
catechismal, adjectiveWord Origin for catechism
C16: from Late Latin
catēchismus, ultimately from Greek
katēkhizein to
catechize