propaedeutic
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Propädeutik
propédeutique
propedeutico
propedeutyka
An introductory course of instructionAn introductory course of instruction.
/ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/
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By meaning 1
course or instruction providing preparatory or introductory teaching:
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)
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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