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- Dictionaryprolegomenon/ˌprəʊlɪˈɡɒmɪn(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a critical or discursive introduction to a book: "a prolegomenon to the second part"
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noun. pro· le· gom· e· non ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-ˌnän. -nən. plural prolegomena ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-nə. Synonyms of prolegomenon. : prefatory remarks. specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work. prolegomenous. ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-nəs. adjective. Did you know?
Prolegomenon definition: a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue.. See examples of PROLEGOMENON used in a sentence.
prolegomenon in American English. (ˌproulɪˈɡɑməˌnɑn, -nən) noun Word forms: plural -na (-nə) 1. a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue. 2. (usually prolegomena; sometimes used with a sing. v.) a treatise serving as a preface or introduction to a book.
Definitions of prolegomenon. noun. a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise. see more.
1. A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity. 2. prolegomena(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Prefatory remarks or observations.
May 21, 2024 · prolegomenon (plural prolegomena) (usually in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun prolegomenon mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun prolegomenon, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.
Prolegomenon definition: A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity.
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a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue. Usually, prolegomena. (sometimes used with a sing. v.) a treatise serving as a preface or introduction to a book.
