Definition of Catechism

1. Noun. A series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views.

Category relationships: Government, Political Science, Politics
Generic synonyms: Examination, Interrogation, Interrogatory
Derivative terms: Catechise, Catechize

2. Noun. An elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers.
Generic synonyms: Book
Derivative terms: Catechise, Catechismal, Catechist, Catechistic, Catechize

Definition of Catechism

1. n. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

Definition of Catechism

1. Noun. A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity. ¹

2. Noun. A basic manual in some subject. ¹

3. Noun. A set of questions designed to determine knowledge. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Catechism

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Catechism

catechetical instruction
catechetically
catechetick
catechetics
catechin
catechine
catechines
catechinic acid
catechins
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catechised
catechiser
catechisers
catechises
catechising
catechism (current term)
catechismal
catechisms
catechist
catechistic
catechistical
catechists
catechization
catechizations
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catechized
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catechizers
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