propaedeutic
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Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˌproʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/
Etymology [edit]
From Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideuō, “to give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pro, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideuō, “to teach”).
Adjective [edit]
propaedeutic (comparative more propaedeutic, superlative most propaedeutic)
- Providing preparatory or introductory teaching.
Translations [edit]
providing preparatory or introductory teaching
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Noun [edit]
propaedeutic (plural propaedeutics)
- Such a course of instruction.
Translations [edit]
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching
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