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propaedeutic

/ˌprəʊ.pɪˈdjuː.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌprəʊ.pɪˈdjuː.tɪk/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее то, что служит введением или подготовкой к дальнейшему изучению; в современном английском используется редко.

An adjective describing something that serves as an introduction or preparation for further study, now rarely used in modern English.

  1. Preparatory or introductoryC2formal

    Serving as an introduction or preparation for further study or action.

    ruВводный

    • The course offers a propaedeutic overview of philosophy.
    • These propaedeutic exercises prepare students for advanced mathematics.
    • The textbook is designed as a propaedeutic guide to the subject.

    Synonymsbasicelementaryinitiatoryintroductoryprecursoryprefatorypreliminarypreparatoryrudimentary

    Antonymsadvancedfinalterminal

Forms
  • more propaedeutic comparative form
  • most propaedeutic superlative form

noun

/ˌprəʊ.pɪˈdjuː.tɪk/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее курс или совокупность знаний, которые служат введением в искусство или науку, подготавливая учащегося к более углублённому изучению.

A noun referring to a course or body of knowledge that serves as an introduction to an art or science, preparing the learner for more advanced study.

  1. Introductory courseC2formal

    A preparatory course or study that provides the basic knowledge needed for more advanced learning in a particular field.

    ruВводный курс

    • The university offers a propaedeutic in philosophy for new students.
    • He completed a propaedeutic in mathematics before starting the engineering program.
    • A propaedeutic in art history is recommended before taking the advanced seminar.

    Synonymsfoundationgroundworkintroductionpreliminarypreparationprimer

Forms
  • propaedeutics plural form
  • propaedeutics' possessive plural form
  • propaedeutic's possessive singular form