单词 | catechism |
释义 | catechism —catechismal, adj. /kat"i kiz'euhm/, n. 1. Eccles. a. an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion, esp. as maintained by a particular church, in the form of questions and answers. b. the contents of such a book. 2. a similar book of instruction in other subjects. 3. a series of formal questions put, as to political candidates, to bring out their views. 4. catechetical instruction. [1495-1505; < LL catechismus appar. equiv. to catech(izare) to CATECHIZE + -ismus -ISM] |
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