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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

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

propaedeutic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

period: The provision of a Propaedeutic Period as the norm for all candidates was strongly recommended.