prolegomena

Meanings

• noun

  An introduction or preliminary discussion, especially in a scholarly work.

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Variants

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prolegomena , prolegomenon , prolegomenous

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Etymology

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From Greek pro (before) and legomena (things spoken or discussed).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prolegomena' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Prolegomena were commonly used in theology and philosophy to provide a framework for understanding complex texts.

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Related Concepts

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1. introduction: Prolegomena can be considered a formal type of introduction in scholarly works.

2. preliminary discussion: Prolegomena provide a preliminary discussion of the topic before the main text.

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Culture

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In classical literature, prolegomena were used as introductory texts that provided necessary background information for understanding the main text. They were often used in scholarly works to discuss the context, sources, and methods used in the research.

How to Memorize "prolegomena"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scholar writing an introduction to a scholarly work. Visualize the process of researching and gathering background information before writing the main text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prolegomena' with the idea of a comprehensive introduction or preliminary discussion in a scholarly work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PREP (Preliminary Research and Exposition of Prolegomena) to remember the meaning of the word.

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