Found 2 items, similar to propaedeutic.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: propaedeutic propaedeutic adj : preceding and preparing for something; “preparatory steps” [syn: preparatory, preparative] n : a course that provides and introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally) [syn: propaedeutics]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Propaedeutic Propaedeutic \Pro`p[ae]*deu"tic\, Propaedeutical \Pro`p[ae]*deu"tic*al\, a. [Gr. ? to teach beforehand; ? before + ? to bring up a child, to educate, teach, fr. ?, ?, a child.] Of, pertaining to, or conveying, preliminary instruction; introductory to any art or science; instructing beforehand. [1913 Webster]