CATECHETICAL

catechetical, catechetic

(adjective) of or relating to or involving catechesis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

catechetical (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to catechesis.

Source: Wiktionary


Cat`e*chet"ic, Cat`e*chet"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. Catechise.]

Definition: Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching. Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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