prolegomenon

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From the Ancient Greek neuter noun: προλεγόμενον (prolegómenon, that which is said beforehand,) [plural: προλεγόμενα (prolegómena), from the verb: προλέγω (prolégō, I say before[hand])] referring to an introduction.

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prolegomenon (plural prolegomena)

  1. (usually in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

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