Definitions for Catechism
Catechism
cat·e·chism
Spelling: [kat-i-kiz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈkæt ɪˌkɪz əm/
Catechism is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.
You can make 520 anagrams from letters in Catechism (accehimst).
Definitions for Catechism
noun
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Ecclesiastical.
an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion, especially as maintained by a particular church, in the form of questions and answers.
the contents of such a book.
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a similar book of instruction in other subjects.
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a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views.
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catechetical instruction.
Origin of Catechism
1495-1505; Late Latin catēchismus apparently equivalent to catēch(izāre) to catechize + -ismus -ism