Propaedeutic (Adjective)
Meaning
Preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The propaedeutic course in mathematics was required for all students before they could enroll in the advanced calculus program.
- The coach viewed the first few games of the season as propaedeutic to the more challenging matches that would come later.
- Before embarking on their research project, the students had to complete a series of propaedeutic studies to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- The university offered a propaedeutic program for international students to help them prepare for the English proficiency exam.
- In hindsight, the struggles of her early twenties had been propaedeutic to the success she would later achieve as a renowned artist.