Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAT-E-CHET'IC-AL
CAT-E-CHET'IC-AL, a. [See Catechise.]
- Relating to oral instruction, and particularly in the first principles of the Christian religion.
- Relating to or consisting in asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching pupils. Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing. – Addison.
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