PROLEGOMENON


Meaning of PROLEGOMENON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-ˌnän, -nən ]

noun

( plural pro·le·gom·e·na -nə)

Etymology: Greek, neuter present passive participle of prolegein to say beforehand, from pro- before + legein to say — more at legend

Date: circa 1652

: prefatory remarks ; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work

• pro·le·gom·e·nous -nəs adjective

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