cat·e·chet·i·cal

[kat-i-ket-i-kuhl]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to catechesis.
2.
pertaining to teaching by question and answer.
Also, cat·e·chet·ic.


Origin:
1610–20; < late Medieval Latin catēchētic(us) (< Greek katēchē- (see catechesis) + Medieval Latin -ticus -tic) + -al1

cat·e·chet·i·cal·ly, adverb
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catechetical or catechetic (ˌkætɪˈkɛtɪkəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to teaching by question and answer
 
catechetic or catechetic
 
adj
 
cate'chetically or catechetic
 
adv

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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It reminded me of some teaching nearer home when catechetical teaching was com-mon.
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