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   Cat·e·chism

   /ˈkadəˌkiz(ə)m/

   

   noun

   • 1. a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians.
   • ▪ a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction in other situations: "the preventive health catechism “more exercise, less tobacco and alcohol, and better diet”"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from ecclesiastical Latin catechismus, from ecclesiastical Greek, from katēkhizein (see catechize).

   Derivatives

   • 1. catechismal adjective

   Scrabble Points: 18

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