propaedeutic noun & adjective. [prǝʊpi:'dju:tɪk] L18.
[from PRO-² + PAEDEUTICS, after Greek propaideuein teach beforehand: see -IC.]
A. noun.
1. A subject or course of study forming an introduction to an art or science or to more advanced study. L18.

2. In pl. (treated as sing.). The body of principles or rules introductory to any subject of special study, preliminary learning. M19.
b. adjective. Of study or a subject: introductory, preliminary. M19.

■ propaedeutical adjective = PROPAEDEUTIC adjective M19.

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