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   Pro·le·gom·e·non

   /ˌprōləˈɡäməˌnän/

   

   noun

   • 1. a critical or discursive introduction to a book: "a prolegomenon to the second part"

   Word Origin early 17th century: via Latin from Greek, passive present participle (neuter) of prolegein ‘say beforehand’, from pro ‘before’ + legein ‘say’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prolegomenary adjective
   • 2. prolegomenous adjective

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   What does Prolegomena mean?

   • A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity. 2. prolegomena(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Prefatory remarks or observations. [Greek, from neuter present passive participle of prolegein, to say beforehand : pro-, before; see pro-2 + legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots .]

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   Are Miscellanies a prolegomenon?

   • The miscellanies really stand to the novels in the relation of a sort of prolegomenon. Prolegomenon definition: a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue.. See examples of PROLEGOMENON used in a sentence.

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   Is Prolegomenon singular or plural?

   • Prolegomenon is the singular and "prolegomena" is the plural of this scholarly word, though people sometimes mistakenly interpret "prolegomena" as the singular. The word, which comes from the Greek verb prolegein ("to say beforehand"), first appeared in print around 1652.

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   What does theological Prolegomena mean?

   • Why say, “Theological Prolegomena” when you could say, “An Introduction to Theology,” since that is basically what it means? (Literally, Prolegomena means “first words.” Kind of like the introductory section of a book is called the “Prologue.”) I know, I know. There is a history here. A tradition.

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   The meaning of PROLEGOMENON is prefatory remarks; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work. Did you know?

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   Define prolegomena. prolegomena synonyms, prolegomena pronunciation, prolegomena translation, English dictionary definition of prolegomena. n. pl. pro·le·gom·e·na 1. A preliminary discussion, especially a formal essay introducing a work of considerable length or complexity. 2. prolegomena...

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   May 22, 2024 · Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. prolegomenal (ˌproleˈgomenal) or prolegomenary (ˌproleˈgomenary) or literary prolegomenous (ˌproleˈgomenous) adjective. Word origin. C17: from Greek, from prolegein, from pro-2 + legein to say. Synonyms of 'prolegomena' introduction, opening, prelude, preface.

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   3 days ago · prolegomenon in American English. (ˌproulɪˈɡɑməˌnɑn, -nən) noun Word forms: plural -na (-nə) 1. a preliminary discussion; introductory essay, as prefatory matter in a book; a prologue. 2. (usually prolegomena; sometimes used with a sing. v.) a treatise serving as a preface or introduction to a book.

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   May 21, 2024 · Definitions of prolegomenon. noun. a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise. see more.

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   A preliminary statement or essay; foreword. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: prologue. prelude. preface. preamble. overture. foreword. lead-in. introduction. induction. Other Word Forms of Prolegomenon. Noun. Singular: prolegomenon. Plural: prolegomena. Origin of Prolegomenon.