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homiletics
[ hom-uh-let-iks ]
/ ˌhɒm əˈlɛt ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the art of preaching; the branch of practical theology that treats of homilies or sermons.
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homiletics
/ (ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the art of preaching or writing sermons
Word Origin for homiletics
C17: from Greek homilētikos cordial, from homilein to converse with; see homily
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