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- [kat-i-kee-sis]
- /ˌkæt ɪˈki sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-i-kee-sis]
- /ˌkæt ɪˈki sɪs/
Definitions of catechesis word
- noun catechesis oral religious instruction which is given to catechumens 3
- noun catechesis oral instruction, esp. of catechumens 3
- noun plural catechesis oral religious instruction, formerly especially before baptism or confirmation. 1
- noun catechesis Religious instruction given to a person in preparation for Christian baptism or confirmation, typically using a catechism. 1
- noun catechesis Religious instruction given orally to catechumens. 0
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Origin of catechesis
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Late Latin < Greek katḗchēsis oral teaching, equivalent to katēchē- (variant stem of katēcheîn to teach by word of mouth; see catechist) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Catechesis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catechesis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun catechesis
- initiation — formal admission or acceptance into an organization or club, adult status in one's community or society, etc.
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