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Homiletic

ˌhɒməˈlɛtɪk

adjective

relating to or of the nature of a homily or sermon

The word 'homiletic' originates from the Greek word 'homilia,' meaning 'conversation' or 'discourse.' It is often used to describe something related to religious teachings or moral lessons.

See how Joseph Heller uses "homiletic", with its meaning, pronunciation and a real book example.

Examples from books

'It takes brains not to make money,' Colonel Cargill wrote in one of the homiletic memoranda he regularly prepared for circulation over General Peckem's signature.

Joseph Heller

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