CATECHIZE


Meaning of CATECHIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-tə-ˌkīz ]

transitive verb

( -chized ; -chiz·ing )

Etymology: Late Latin catechizare, from Greek katēchein to teach, literally, to din into, from kata- cata- + ēchein to resound, from ēchē sound — more at echo

Date: 15th century

1. : to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections ; specifically : to give religious instruction in such a manner

2. : to question systematically or searchingly

• cat·e·chi·za·tion ˌka-ti-kə-ˈzā-shən noun

• cat·e·chiz·er ˈka-tə-ˌkī-zər noun

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