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homiletic

Pronunciation: /ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪk/

Definition of homiletic

adjective

  • of the nature of or characteristic of a homily:homiletic literature

noun

(homiletics)
  • the art of preaching or writing sermons:the teaching of homiletics

Origin:

mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek homilētikos, from homilein 'converse with, consort', from homilia (see homily)

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