propaedeutic

pro·pae·deu·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh-pi-doo-tik, -dyoo-]
- /ˌproʊ pɪˈdu tɪk, -ˈdyu-/
- /ˌprəʊ.piː.ˈdjuː.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-pi-doo-tik, -dyoo-]
- /ˌproʊ pɪˈdu tɪk, -ˈdyu-/

Definitions of propaedeutic word

adjective propaedeutic pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction. 1
adjective propaedeutic introductory to some art or science. 1
noun propaedeutic a propaedeutic subject or study. 1
noun propaedeutic propaedeutics, (used with a singular verb) the preliminary body of knowledge and rules necessary for the study of some art or science. 1
noun propaedeutic preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science 0
adjective propaedeutic of, relating to, or providing such instruction 0

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Origin of propaedeutic

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; pro-2 + Greek paideutikós pertaining to teaching, equivalent to paideú(ein) to teach (derivative of paîs child; cf. pedo-1) + -tikos -tic

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Parts of speech for Propaedeutic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Propaedeutic

propaedeutic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

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