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prolegomenon

One entry found for prolegomenon.
Main Entry: pro·le·gom·e·non
Pronunciation: "prO-li-'gä-m&-"nän, -n&n
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural pro·le·gom·e·na /-n&/
Etymology: Greek, neuter present passive participle of prolegein to say beforehand, from pro- before + legein to say -- more at LEGEND
: prefatory remarks; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work
- pro·le·gom·e·nous /-n&s/ adjective