propaedeutic

pro·pae·deu·tic  (prp-dtk, -dy-)

adj.

Providing introductory instruction.

n.

Preparatory instruction.

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[From Greek propaideuein, to teach beforehand : pro-, before; see pro-² + paideuein, to teach (from pais, paid-, child; see pedo-²).]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	propaedeutic - a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) propaedeutics course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"
Adj.	1.	propaedeutic - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps" preparative, preparatory preceding - existing or coming before