catechize

One entry found for catechize.

Main Entry: cat·e·chize
Pronunciation: 'ka-t&-"kIz
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -chized; -chiz·ing
Etymology: Late Latin catechizare, from Greek katEchein to teach, literally, to din into, from kata- cata- + Echein to resound, from EchE sound -- more at ECHO
1 : to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections; specifically : to give religious instruction in such a manner
2 : to question systematically or searchingly
- cat·e·chi·za·tion /"ka-ti-k&-'zA-sh&n/ noun
- cat·e·chiz·er /'ka-t&-"kI-z&r/ noun