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catechism

[ kat-i-kiz-uhm ]

noun

  1. Ecclesiastical.
    1. 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.
    2. the contents of such a book.
  2. a similar book of instruction in other subjects.
  3. a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views.
  4. catechetical instruction.


catechism

/ ˈæɪˌɪə /

noun

  1. instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church
  2. rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٱˈ󾱲, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • e·󾱲m adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of catechism1

1495–1505; < Late Latin ŧ󾱲ܲ apparently equivalent to ŧ ( ) to catechize + -ismus -ism
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of catechism1

C16: from Late Latin ŧ󾱲ܲ, ultimately from Greek 첹ŧ󾱳𾱲 to catechize
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Since the 1970s, obsessive opposition to abortion has been a catechism among conservatives.

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But there’s an attitude, a worldview and a fundamental set of principles that guide the tech industry and its progeny, like a secular catechism.

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I’ve just spent a week tramping across Venice, a city of more than 250 churches, and where did I encounter the most doctrinaire catechism?

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For the last several weeks he has occasionally asked an aide to read aloud his speeches and catechism lessons to spare him the effort.

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But he had an aide read his catechism lesson, as he has done for the past several days.

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