- prolegomenary
- adj. used as an introduction
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
prolegomenary
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Prolegomenary — Prol e*gom e*na*ry, a. Of the nature of a prolegomenon; preliminary; introductory; prefatory. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prolegomenary — prolegomˈenary or prolegomˈenous adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑prolegomena … Useful english dictionary
prolegomenon — n. (pl. prolegomena) (usu. in pl.) an introduction or preface to a book etc., esp. when critical or discursive. Derivatives: prolegomenary adj. prolegomenous adj. Etymology: L f. Gk, neut. passive pres. part. of prolego (as PRO (2), lego say) … Useful english dictionary
