pɪˈdu adjective Also, pro·pae·deu·ti·cal.
1.
pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction.
2.
introductory to some art or science.
noun
3.
a propaedeutic subject or study.
4.
propaedeutics, ( used with a singular verb ) the preliminary body of knowledge and rules necessary for the study of some art or science.
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| —n | |
| 1. | (often plural) preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science |
| —adj | |
| 2. | of, relating to, or providing such instruction |
| [C19: from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from | |
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