Propaedeutic Definition

prōpĭ-do͝otĭk, -dyo͝o-
adjective
Of, or having the nature of, elementary or introductory instruction.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
An elementary or introductory subject or study.
Webster's New World
Preparatory instruction.
American Heritage
The basic principles and rules preliminary to the study of some art or science.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • propaedeutics

Other Word Forms of Propaedeutic

Noun

Singular:
propaedeutic
Plural:
propaedeutics

Origin of Propaedeutic

  • From Greek propaideuein to teach beforehand pro- before pro–2 paideuein to teach (from pais paid- child pedo–2)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideuō, “to give preparatory instruction"), from πρό (pro, “before") + παιδεύω (paideuō, “to teach").

    From Wiktionary

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