propaedeutics
ˌproʊpiˈdjuːtɪks
Definition

Definition of propaedeutics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

educationTECH.introductory course preparing for advanced studyTECH.
  • The university offers propaedeutics for first-year students.
  • Propaedeutics is essential for understanding complex subjects.
  • She enrolled in propaedeutics to prepare for her degree.
introductory preliminary preparatory
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Origin of propaedeutics

Greek, propaideuein (teach beforehand)

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  1. French:cours d'introduction, ...
  2. German:Propädeutik, ...
  3. Italian:propedeutica, ...
  4. Spanish:propedéutica, ...
  5. Portuguese:propedêutica, ...
  6. Chinese:预科课程, ...
  7. Japanese:予備教育, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوْرَة تَمْهِيدِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קּוּרְס הֲכָנָה, ...
  10. Russian:пропедевтика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пропедевтика, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोपेड्यूटिक्स, ...
propaedeutic
ˌproʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk

Definition of propaedeutic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

preparationTECH.preparatory instruction for advanced learningTECH.
  • Students must complete a propaedeutic before enrolling in the main program.

Adjective

preparationTECH.preparatory to more advanced study or instructionTECH.
  • This propaedeutic material is essential for understanding complex theories.
introductory preliminary preparatory
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Origin of propaedeutic

Greek, pro (before) + paideutikos (teaching)

Examples of propaedeutic in a sentence

  • He enrolled in a propaedeutic to improve his skills.
  • The propaedeutic course prepared students for advanced chemistry.
  • His propaedeutic training was crucial for his success.

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  1. French:cours propédeutique, préparatoire, ...
  2. German:Propädeutikum, vorbereitend, ...
  3. Italian:corso propedeutico, propedeutico, ...
  4. Spanish:curso propedéutico, propedéutico, ...
  5. Portuguese:formação preparatória, propedêutico, ...
  6. Chinese:预备课程, 预备的, ...
  7. Japanese:予備教育, 予備的な, ...
  8. Arabic:دراسة تمهيدية, تَمْهِيدِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוּרְס מֵכִין, מַכִּין לְלִמּוּדִים, ...
  10. Russian:подготовительный курс, пропедевтический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пропедевтика, пропедевтичний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रारंभिक निर्देश, प्रारंभिक, ...

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