propaedeutic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)
  2. adjective preceding and preparing for something

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).

Synonyms

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