# propaedeutic

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/

## Definitions
1. Preparatory or introductory.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/propaedeutic