PROPAEDEUTIC


Meaning of PROPAEDEUTIC in English

[ ˌprəʊpɪ'dju:tɪk ]

■ adjective formal serving as an introduction to further study.

Derivatives

~al adjective

Origin

C18: from pro- 2 + Gk paideutikos 'of or for teaching', suggested by Gk propaideuein 'teach beforehand'.

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