Definition of PROPAEDEUTIC

propaedeutic

Plural: propaedeutics

Noun

  • a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)
  • An introductory course of instruction.

Adjective Satellite

  • preceding and preparing for something

Adj

  • Preparatory or introductory.

Origin / Etymology

From the Ancient Greek προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).

Scrabble Score: 19

propaedeutic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
propaedeutic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propaedeutic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

propaedeutic: valid Words With Friends Word