propaedeutical

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adj.

Providing introductory instruction.

Preparatory instruction.

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

propaedeutic [ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk]

(Social Science / Education) (often plural) preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science

adj also propaedeutical

(Social Science / Education) of, relating to, or providing such instruction

[from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from pro-² + paideuein to rear]

propaedeutic - A subject or course of study that is an introduction to more advanced study or to an art or science.

See also related terms for introduction.

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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

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propaedeutic

n (form) → Propädeutik f

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