prolegomenon

pro·le·gom·e·non  (prl-gm-nn, -nn)

n. pl. pro·le·gom·e·na (-n)

1. A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity.

2. prolegomena (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Prefatory remarks or observations.

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[Greek, from neuter present passive participle of prolegein, to say beforehand : pro-, before; see pro-² + legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]

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prole·gome·nous adj.

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prolegomenon [ˌprəʊlɛˈgɒmɪnən]

n pl -na [-nə]

(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (often plural) a preliminary discussion, esp a formal critical introduction to a lengthy text

[from Greek, from prolegein, from pro-² + legein to say]

prolegomenal  adj

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prolegomenon

a preliminary rem ark or introduction, as to a speech; the foreword to a book or treatise. — prolegomenary, prolegomenous, adj.

See also: Books

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a preliminary remark or introduction, as to a speech; the foreword to a book or treatise. — prolegomenary, prolegomenous, adj.

See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices

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prolegomenon - a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise introduction - the first section of a communication