propaedeutic

noun

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

adjective

preceding and preparing for something

Roots

propro- · Greek · before paideueinpaedeut- · Greek · to teach, educate ikos-ic · Greek · pertaining to

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