prolegomenon
[ proh-li-gom-uh-non, -nuh n ]
/ ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm əˌnɒn, -nən /
noun, plural pro·le·gom·e·na [proh-li-gom-uh-nuh] /ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm ə nə/.
a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue.
Usually prolegomena. (sometimes used with a singular verb)
a treatise serving as a preface or introduction to a book.
Words nearby prolegomenon
prolapsus,
prolate,
prolation,
prole,
proleg,
prolegomenon,
prolegomenous,
prolepsis,
proletarian,
proletarianism,
proletarianize
Example sentences from the Web for prolegomena
British Dictionary definitions for prolegomena
prolegomenon
/ (ˌprəʊlɛˈɡɒmɪnən) /
noun plural -na (-nə)
(often plural)
a preliminary discussion, esp a formal critical introduction to a lengthy text
Derived forms of prolegomenon
prolegomenal, adjectiveWord Origin for prolegomenon
C17: from Greek, from
prolegein, from
pro- ² +
legein to say