- homiletics
- noun1. the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies• Derivationally related forms: ↑homiletical2. the art of preaching
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\\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈled.iks\ noun plural but singular in constructionEtymology: Greek homilētikē art of conversation, from feminine of homilētikos1. : the art of preachinghave on occasion made homiletics a substitute for statecraft — J.M.Blum
2. : a branch of theology that deals with homilies or sermonsa lecturer in homiletics
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/hom'euh let"iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.)the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.* * *
homiletˈics singular nounThe art of preaching• • •Main Entry: ↑homily
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Homiletics — (Gr. homiletikos , from homilos , to assemble together), in theology the application of the general principles of rhetoric to the specific department of public preaching. The one who practices or studies homiletics is called a homilist .… … Wikipedia
Homiletics — • Lengthy historical article. Includes extensive bibliography Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Homiletics Homiletics † … Catholic encyclopedia
Homiletics — Hom i*let ics, n. [Cf. F. homil[ e]tique.] The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
homiletics — 1830, from HOMILETIC (Cf. homiletic); also see ICS (Cf. ics) … Etymology dictionary
homiletics — [häm΄ə let′iks] pl.n. [< HOMILETIC] the art of preparing and delivering sermons; art of preaching … English World dictionary
homiletics — noun plural but singular in construction Date: 1830 the art of preaching … New Collegiate Dictionary
homiletics — /hom euh let iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons. [1820 30; see HOMILETIC, ICS] * * * … Universalium
homiletics — noun The art of preaching (especially the application of rhetoric in theology) … Wiktionary
homiletics — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. moralizing, theology, rhetoric; see preaching … English dictionary for students
homiletics — the art of preaching Sciences and Studies … Phrontistery dictionary
