homiletics

hom·i·let·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hom-uh-let-iks]
- /ˌhɒm əˈlɛt ɪks/
- /ˌhɒ.mɪ.ˈle.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hom-uh-let-iks]
- /ˌhɒm əˈlɛt ɪks/

Definitions of homiletics word

noun homiletics the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons. 1
noun homiletics The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology). 1
noun homiletics the art of preaching or writing sermons 0
noun plural homiletics the art of preparing and delivering sermons; art of preaching 0

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Origin of homiletics

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; See origin at homiletic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Homiletics

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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homiletics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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