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propaedeutic definition

pro·pae·deu·tic (prō′pi do̵̅o̅t′ik, -dyo̵̅o̅t′-)

adjective

of, or having the nature of, elementary or introductory instruction
also propaedeutical pro′·pae·deu′·ti·cal

Etymology: < Gr propaideuein, to teach beforehand < pro-, before + paideuein, to instruct < pais (gen. paidos), child: see pedo-

noun

  1. an elementary or introductory subject or study
  2. the basic principles and rules preliminary to the study of some art or science

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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