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Definition of Propaedeutic in English :

Propaedeutic

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Noun

1. propaedeutic, propaedeutics

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

propaedeutics

Adjective

2. preparative, preparatory, propaedeutic

preceding and preparing for something

Example Sentences:
'preparatory steps'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Propaedeutic

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noun

1. (often plural)

preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science

adjective also: propaedeutical

2.

of, relating to, or providing such instruction

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Propaedeutic

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adjective

1.

of, or having the nature of, elementary or introductory instruction

: also ˌpropaeˈdeutical

noun

2.

an elementary or introductory subject or study

3. [pl., with sing. v.]

the basic principles and rules preliminary to the study of some art or science

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Propaedeutic

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adj.

Providing introductory instruction.

n.

Preparatory instruction.

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