Definitions for propaedeutics

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propaedeutics pro·pae·deu·tic

Spelling: [proh-pi-doo-tik, -dyoo-]

IPA: /ˌproʊ pɪˈdu tɪk, -ˈdyu-/

Propaedeutics is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 2737 anagrams from letters in propaedeutics (acdeeiopprstu).

Definitions for propaedeutics

noun

1. a propaedeutic subject or study.
2. propaedeutics, (used with a singular verb) the preliminary body of knowledge and rules necessary for the study of some art or science.

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction.
2. introductory to some art or science.

Origin of propaedeutics

1830-40; pro-² + Greek paideutikós pertaining to teaching, equivalent to paideú(ein) to teach (derivative of paîs child; cf. pedo-<

Examples for propaedeutics

With him, this propaedeutic discipline, this tool of truth, perfectly performs its task of construction.

Ancient logic would be the propaedeutic or gate of approach to logical science,—nothing more.