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

  1. 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.
  2. a similar book of instruction in other subjects.
  3. a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views.
  4. catechetical instruction.

Origin of Catechism

1495-1505; Late Latin catēchismus apparently equivalent to catēch(izāre) to catechize + -ismus -ism

Word Value for Catechism
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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