homiletic
UK[ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪk]US[ˌhɑːmɪˈlɛtɪk]
adj
relating to or of the nature of a homily (a sermon or religious discourse)
adj
tending to lecture or moralize in a tedious or admonitory way
Morpheme Breakdown
homil
etic
homil
discourse
etic
relating to
Etymology
the word 'homiletic' originates from the greek 'homilia', which signified conversation, discourse, or a gathering. this term was adopted into ecclesiastical latin as 'homilia', where it became specifically associated with a religious discourse or sermon. the english adjective 'homiletic' was formed by appending the greek-derived adjectival suffix '-etic', meaning 'pertaining to', to the root. thus, the literal construction 'pertaining to a discourse' evolved into its modern specialized sense, describing anything related to the style or character of a sermon, often carrying a connotation of moralizing instruction.
Analysis
Structure: homil (discourse) + etic (relating to)
homil: from greek 'homilia' meaning conversation, discourse, or assembly.
etic: an adjectival suffix derived from greek '-etikos', meaning 'pertaining to' or 'relating to'.
Examples
the professor's homiletic tone made the lecture feel more like a sermon than an academic discussion.
his writing is rich in homiletic tradition, using parables to illustrate moral lessons.
she avoided a homiletic approach in her speech, preferring to let the facts speak for themselves.