HyperDic: catechism

English > 2 senses of the word catechism:
NOUNcommunicationcatechisma series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
communicationcatechisman elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion
catechism > pronunciation
Soundskae'tahkih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > catechism: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views.
Categorypolitics, political science, governmentThe study of government of states and other political units
Broaderinterrogation, examination, interrogatoryformal systematic questioning
Spanishcatecismo
Catalancatecisme
Adjectivescatechistic, catecheticof or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
Verbscatechize, catechiseexamine through questioning and answering
English > catechism: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers.
BroaderbookA written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
Spanishcatecismo
Catalancatecisme
Adjectivescatechismalof or relating to a catechism summarizing the principles of Christianity
catechisticof or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
Nounscatechistone who instructs catechumens in preparation for baptism (especially one using a catechism)
Verbscatechize, catechisegive religious instructions to

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