propaedeutic

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• propædeutic
• propedeutic

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• IPA: /ˌproʊpi:ˈdju:tɪk/

[edit] Etymology

Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideuō), “‘to give preparatory instruction’”), from Ancient Greek πρό (pro), “‘before’”) + παιδεύω (paideuō), “‘to teach’”).

[edit] Adjective

propaedeutic (comparative more propaedeutic, superlative most propaedeutic)

1. providing preparatory or introductory teaching

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[edit] Noun

propaedeutic (plural propaedeutics)

1. such a course of instruction

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