propaedeutics

propaedeutics

the basic principles and rules preliminary to the study of an art or science. — propaedeutic, propaedeutical, adj.

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

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