Catechism etymology

English

English word catechism comes from Ancient Greek κατά, Ancient Greek ἠχέω, Ancient Greek ἠχή

Detailed word origin of catechism

Dictionary entry Language Definition
κατά Ancient Greek (grc)
ἠχέω Ancient Greek (grc)
ἠχή Ancient Greek (grc)
κατηχούμενος Ancient Greek (grc)
κατηχίζω Ancient Greek (grc)
κατηχισμός Ancient Greek (grc)
catechismus Late Latin (LL)
catechism English (en) A basic manual in some subject.. A book, in question and answer form, summarizing the basic principles of Christianity.. A set of questions designed to determine knowledge.

Words with the same origin as catechism

Descendants of κατά

cataclysm catalogue cathedral catholic