kerygmatic

ke·ryg·ma

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-rig-muh]
- /kɪˈrɪg mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ki-rig-muh]
- /kɪˈrɪg mə/

Definitions of kerygmatic word

noun plural kerygmatic the preaching of the gospel of Christ, especially in the manner of the early church. 1
noun plural kerygmatic the content or message of such preaching. 1
adjective kerygmatic belonging or relating to preaching 0

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Origin of kerygmatic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek kḗrygma proclamation, preaching, equivalent to kēryk-, stem of kērýssein to proclaim + -ma resultative noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Kerygmatic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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kerygmatic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

kerygmatic usage trend in Literature

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