- prolegomenary
- prolegomˈenary or prolegomˈenous adjective• • •Main Entry: ↑prolegomena
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Prolegomenary — Prol e*gom e*na*ry, a. Of the nature of a prolegomenon; preliminary; introductory; prefatory. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prolegomenary — adj. used as an introduction … English contemporary dictionary
prolegomenon — n. (pl. prolegomena) (usu. in pl.) an introduction or preface to a book etc., esp. when critical or discursive. Derivatives: prolegomenary adj. prolegomenous adj. Etymology: L f. Gk, neut. passive pres. part. of prolego (as PRO (2), lego say) … Useful english dictionary