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Propaedeutic

//ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Preparatory or introductory. formal

    "On the other hand, the German university exhibits a system in which the university course is almost wholly special; the liberal and propædeutic studies are relegated to the grammar-school."

Adjective
  1. 1
    preceding and preparing for something wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An introductory course of instruction.

    "This chapter aims to be a propedeutic because there are many specific lines of argument that could, and should, be developed from the observation of the unique values-based and globalized-movement nature of co-operatives […]"

  2. 2
    a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).

Etymology 2

From the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).

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