propaedeutic

pro·pae·deu·tic

P0597800 (prō′pĭ-do͞o′tĭk, -dyo͞o′-)adj. Providing introductory instruction.n. Preparatory instruction.

[From Greek propaideuein, to teach beforehand : pro-, before; see pro-² + paideuein, to teach (from pais, paid-, child; see pedo-²).]

propaedeutic

(ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk) n (Education) (often plural) preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or scienceadj (Education) of, relating to, or providing such instruction[C19: from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from pro-² + paideuein to rear]

pro•pae•deu•tic

(ˌproʊ pɪˈdu tɪk, -ˈdyu-)

adj. Also, pro`pae•deu′ti•cal. 1. pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction. n. 2. a propaedeutic subject or study. [1830–40; pro-² + Greek paideutikós pertaining to teaching =paideú(ein) to teach]

propaedeutic

- A subject or course of study that is an introduction to more advanced study or to an art or science.See also related terms for introduction.

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Noun	1.	propaedeutic - a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)propaedeuticscourse, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
Adj.	1.	propaedeutic - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps"preparative, preparatorypreceding - existing or coming before

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noun a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)

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adj preceding and preparing for something

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