propaedeutic

[ proh-pi-doo-tik, -dyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction.
introductory to some art or science.

noun

a propaedeutic subject or study.
propaedeutics, (used with a singular verb) the preliminary body of knowledge and rules necessary for the study of some art or science.

propaedeutic

/ ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk /

noun

often plural preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science

adjective

of, relating to, or providing such instruction

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propaedeutic¹

1830–40; pro- ² + Greek paideutikós pertaining to teaching, equivalent to paideú ( ein ) to teach (derivative of paîs child; pedo- ¹ ) + -tikos -tic

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propaedeutic¹

C19: from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from pro- ² + paideuein to rear

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Example Sentences

Ancient logic would be the propaedeutic or gate of approach to logical science,—nothing more.

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With him, this propaedeutic discipline, this tool of truth, perfectly performs its task of construction.

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