catechetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to or resembling a rigorous catechism
    catechistic.
    • the catechistic method
  2. adjective of or relating to or involving catechesis
    catechetical.

WordNet

Cat`e*chet"ic, Cat`e*chet"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Catechetic
  • Catechetical
)
Etymology
Gr. . See Catechise.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913