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HOMILETICAL

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to homiletics

Example:

homiletic speech

Synonyms:

homiletic; homiletical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

homiletics (the art of preaching)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of the nature of a homily or sermon

Synonyms:

homiletic; homiletical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

homily (a sermon on a moral or religious topic)

Derivation:

homiletics (the branch of theology that deals with sermons and homilies)

homily (a sermon on a moral or religious topic)

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