propaedeutics

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
propaedeutics
    n 1: a course that provides an introduction to an art or science
         (or to more advanced study generally) [syn: {propaedeutic},
         {propaedeutics}]
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Propaedeutics \Pro`p[ae]*deu"tics\, n.
   The preliminary learning connected with any art or science;
   preparatory instruction.
   [1913 Webster]
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