propaedeutic
Pronunciation: /ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk/
formal
Definition of propaedeutic
adjective
noun
Origin:
late 18th century: from pro-2 'before' + Greek paideutikos 'of or for teaching', suggested by Greek propaideuein 'teach beforehand'
late 18th century: from pro-2 'before' + Greek paideutikos 'of or for teaching', suggested by Greek propaideuein 'teach beforehand'