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prolegomenon

pro·le·gom·e·non
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proh-li-gom-uh-non, -nuh n]
    • /ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm əˌnɒn, -nən/
    • /prˈəʊlɡəʊmnən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-li-gom-uh-non, -nuh n]
    • /ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm əˌnɒn, -nən/

Definitions of prolegomenon word

  • noun plural prolegomenon a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue. 1
  • noun plural prolegomenon Usually, prolegomena. (sometimes used with a singular verb) a treatise serving as a preface or introduction to a book. 1
  • noun prolegomenon a preliminary discussion, esp a formal critical introduction to a lengthy text 0
  • noun prolegomenon a preliminary remark 0
  • noun prolegomenon a preliminary statement or essay; foreword 0
See all 5 definitions of prolegomenon

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Origin of prolegomenon

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < New Latin < Greek prolegómenon, neuter of passive present participle of prolégein to say beforehand, equivalent to pro- pro-2 + légein to say (akin to lógos logos)

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Parts of speech for Prolegomenon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Prolegomenon

prolegomenon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prolegomenon usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prolegomenon

noun prolegomenon

  • adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
  • curtain-raiser — A curtain-raiser is an event, especially a sporting event or a performance, that takes place before a more important one, or starts off a series of events.
  • foreword — a short introductory statement in a published work, as a book, especially when written by someone other than the author.
  • hornbook — a leaf or page containing the alphabet, religious materials, etc., covered with a sheet of transparent horn and fixed in a frame with a handle, formerly used in teaching children to read.
  • indication — anything serving to indicate or point out, as a sign or token.
All 11 Synonyms of prolegomenon

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