Synonyms for catechization


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kat-i-kahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæt ɪˌkaɪz


Définition of catechization

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Church Latin catechizare "to teach by word of mouth" (also source of French catéchiser, Spanish catequizar, Italian catechizzare), from Greek katekhizein "teach orally, instruct by word of mouth," from katekhein "to resound" (see catechesis). Related: Catechized; catechizing.
  • noun test
Example sentences :
  • Catechization is not a method of instruction by means of questions and answers.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • Neither the original meaning of the word nor the history of catechization justifies such a definition.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

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