propaedeutic adj : preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps" [syn: preparatory, preparative] n : a course that provides and introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) [syn: propaedeutics]

English

Etymology

Greek propaideuein, pro-, before; + paideuein, to teach.

Adjective

propaedeutic

1. providing preparatory or introductory teaching

Noun

propædeutic

1. such a course of instruction

Alternative spellings

• propædeutic prodedeutic