catechistic

Relating to or resembling a catechism; characterized by a formal, question-and-answer method of instruction, often in a religious context. Now rarely used outside of specialized theological or historical discussions.

• 🇫🇷Relatif au catéchisme ou qui en rappelle la forme ; caractérisé par une méthode d’enseignement formelle, sous forme de questions et réponses, souvent dans un contexte religieux. Actuellement rare hors des discussions théologiques ou historiques spécialisées.

1. Relating to a catechism C2 formal

   Of or relating to a catechism, especially in being formal, systematic, and often involving a question-and-answer format.

   • The teacher's catechistic method ensured the students memorized the core principles.
   • His approach to the interview was almost catechistic, with a series of precise, expected answers.
   • The document followed a catechistic structure, posing questions and then providing the official responses.

   🇫🇷catéchistique

   Synonymes: catecheticcatechetical

2. Rigorous and formal questioning C2 formal

   Resembling a rigorous catechism in being thorough, systematic, and often repetitive in its questioning.

   • The lawyer's catechistic interrogation left no detail unexplored.
   • The training session felt catechistic, drilling the same safety procedures repeatedly.
   • Her catechistic style of teaching was effective for foundational knowledge but left little room for creativity.

   🇫🇷Interrogatoire catéchétique

   Synonymes: catecheticalinquisitorialinterrogatory

• more catechistic comparative form
• most catechistic superlative form