propaedeutic

 
Pronunciation: /ˌprəʊpɪˈdjuːtɪk/
formal

adjective

  • (of an area of study) serving as a preliminary instruction or as an introduction to further study.

noun

  • an introduction to a subject or area of study.

Derivatives

propaedeutical

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from pro-2 'before' + Greek paideutikos 'of or for teaching', suggested by Greek propaideuein 'teach beforehand'