Catechetic
Pronunciation : Cat`e*chet"ic, Cat`e*chet"ic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr. Catechise.]
Definition : Defn: Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching. Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing. Addison.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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