'Propaedeutic' definitions:
Definition of 'propaedeutic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps" [syn: preparatory, preparative, propaedeutic]
noun
A course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) [syn: propaedeutic, propaedeutics]
Definition of 'Propaedeutic'
From: GCIDE
- Propaedeutic \Pro`p[ae]*deu"tic\, Propaedeutical \Pro`p[ae]*deu"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ? to teach beforehand; ? before + ? to bring up a child, to educate, teach, fr. ?, ?, a child.] Of, pertaining to, or conveying, preliminary instruction; introductory to any art or science; instructing beforehand. [1913 Webster]