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Definitions for catechetical
ˌkæt ɪˈkɛt ɪ kəlcat·e·chet·i·cal

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. catechetical, catecheticadjective

    of or relating to or involving catechesis

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  1. catecheticaladjective

    Of or pertaining to catechesis.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Catecheticaladjective

    Consisting of questions and answers.

    Etymology: from ϰατηχέω.

    Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing; he would ask his adversary question upon question, till he convinced him out of his own mouth, that his opinions were wrong. Joseph Addison, Spectator, №. 238.

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  1. catechetical

    Catechetical refers to the form of religious instruction given to a person in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation, typically using a catechism. This can be in the form of teaching, preaching, or oral questioning and answering. It is closely linked to concepts and principles of Christian theology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Catecheticaladjective

    relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching

  2. Etymology: [Gr. . See Catechise.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of catechetical in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of catechetical in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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