What does prolegomenon mean?
Definitions for prolegomenon
ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm əˌnɒn, -nənpro·le·gomenon
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Princeton's WordNet
prolegomenonnoun
a preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise
Wiktionary
prolegomenonnoun
A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.
Etymology: From προλεγομένων referring to an introduction.
Wikipedia
prolegomenon
In an essay, article, or book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the following writing. This is generally followed by the body and conclusion.
Webster Dictionary
Prolegomenonnoun
a preliminary remark or observation; an introductory discourse prefixed to a book or treatise
Etymology: [ NL., fr. Gr. , properly neut. pass. p. pr. of to say beforehand; before + to say.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prolegomenon in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prolegomenon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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