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CATECHISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does catechistic mean?
• CATECHISTIC (adjective)
The adjective CATECHISTIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
Familiarity information: CATECHISTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
catechetic; catechistic
Context example:
the catechistic method
Pertainym:
catechism (a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views)
Derivation:
catechism (an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers)
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