propaedeutic
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Propädeutik
An introductory course of instructionAn introductory course of instruction.
/ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/
» Nowadays, the propaedeutic value of Esperanto is much emphasized.
Meaning
1 sensesAn introductory course of instruction.
Propädeutik
More definitions
- a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)
Examples
1 sentencesNowadays, the propaedeutic value of Esperanto is much emphasized.
Translations
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By meaning 1
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching:
Origin
From the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρόFrom the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).
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plural: propaedeuticsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally):propaedeutics