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propaedeutic

UK
/ˌprɒpəˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpəˈduːtɪk/

Translations

propaedeuticnoun
propaedeutics
pl
UK
/ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpɪˈdutɪk/
Used chiefly in academic contexts, often in the plural form propaedeutics.
propaedeuticadjective
UK
/ˌprɒpəˈdjuːtɪk/
US
/ˌproʊpəˈduːtɪk/
The course is designed to be propaedeutic, preparing students for more advanced studies.
Курс разработан как пропедевтический, подготавливающий студентов к более углубленным исследованиям.
Synonyms
preparatory
introductory
preliminary
foundational
basic

Definitions

propaedeuticnoun
An introductory course or subject that prepares students for more advanced study.
All students must complete a propaedeutic in linguistics before taking the specialized phonology classes.
propaedeuticadjective
Serving as a preliminary instruction or introduction to further study or knowledge.
The propaedeutic course in mathematics prepared the students for more advanced topics in calculus.
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