prolegomenon

1. A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity.
2. prolegomena (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Prefatory remarks or observations.

Origin:

Origin: Greek

Origin: , from neuter present passive participle of prolegein, to say beforehand

Origin: : pro-, before; see pro-²

Origin: + legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

• proˌle·gomˈe·nous adjective