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PROPAEDEUTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)

Synonyms:

propaedeutic; propaedeutics

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("propaedeutic" is a kind of...):

class; course; course of instruction; course of study (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings)

Derivation:

propaedeutic (preceding and preparing for something)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Preceding and preparing for something

Example:

preparatory steps

Synonyms:

preparative; preparatory; propaedeutic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

preceding (existing or coming before)

Derivation:

propaedeutic; propaedeutics (a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally))

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