{ Cat′e‐chet″ic (?), Cat′e‐chet″ic‐al (?), } a. [Gr. �. See Catechise.] Relating to or consisting in, asking questions and receiving answers, according to the ancient manner of teaching.
Socrates introduced a catechetical method of arguing.
Addison.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.