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catechism

a book containing the principles of the Christian religion; a book of instruction in any subject

Not to be confused with:

cataclysm – disaster; a violent upheaval, such as an earthquake; an extensive flood

cat·e·chism

(kăt′ĭ-kĭz′əm)

a. A text summarizing the basic principles of a Christian denomination, usually in question-and-answer form.

b. Formal indoctrination in the tenets of a Christian denomination; catechesis.

2. A manual giving basic instruction in a subject, usually by rote or repetition.

3. A body of fundamental principles or beliefs, especially when accepted uncritically: "The catechism of liberal America was dominated by references to 'freedom,' 'equality,' 'democracy,;rsquo; 'individualism'" (Joseph Ellis).

4. A close questioning or examination, as of a political figure.

[French catechisme, from Old French, from Late Latin catēchismus, from Late Greek katēkhismos, from katēkhizein, to teach by word of mouth; see catechize.]

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catechism

(ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm)

1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church

2. rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview

[C16: from Late Latin catēchismus, ultimately from Greek katēkhizein to catechize]

ˌcateˈchismal adj

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cat•e•chism

(ˈkæt ɪˌkɪz əm)

n.

1. an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of a Christian religion, in the form of questions and answers.

2. catechetical instruction.

3. a series of formal questions used as a test or to elicit views.

[1495–1505; < Late Latin catēchismus <catēch(izāre) to catechize]

cat`e•chis′mal, adj.

catechism

, catechumen - Catechism comes from Latin catechismus, "instruction by word of mouth," and is literally a series of questions and answers; a catechumen is a young Christian preparing for confirmation.

catechism

1. a manual of instruction in the principles of the Christian religion, usually in question and answer form.
2. catechetical instruction. — catechist, n. — catechetical, adj.

catechism

noun

A set of questions or exercises designed to determine knowledge or skill:

catechization, exam, examination, quiz, test.

Translations

katechismuskatechizmus

katekismusoverhøring

Katechismus

catecismo

catéchisme

kátékatekizmus

kennslubók , kverrækileg yfirheyrsla

catechismo

katekizmassusijęs su katekizmo mokymu

katķismsvirkne jautājumu

ildprøve katekisme overhøring

katechizm

catecismo

katechizmus

araştırıcı sorularilmihalsorulu-cevaplı din öğrenim kitabı

一系列的提问教义问答集

catechism

[ˈkætɪkɪzəm] N (= instruction) → catequesis f inv, catequismo m; (= book) → catecismo m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

catechism

[ˈkætɪkɪzəm] n → catéchisme m

catechism

n (= instruction) → Katechese f; (fig) → Verhör nt; (= book) → Katechismus m

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

catechism

[ˈkætɪˌkɪz/əm] n → catechismo

catechism

(ˈkӕtikizəm) noun

1. a book (especially religious) of instructions by means of question and answer.

2. a series of searching questions on any subject.

catechetical (-ketikl) adjective

catechetical class.

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Noun	1.	catechism - a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views political science, politics, government - the study of government of states and other political units interrogatory, examination, interrogation - formal systematic questioning
	2.	catechism - an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers book - a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); "I am reading a good book on economics"