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Discussion vs Prolegomenon - What's the difference?

discussion | prolegomenon |

As nouns the difference between discussion and prolegomenon

is that discussion is conversation or debate concerning a particular topic while prolegomenon is (usually|in the plural) a prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

discussion

Noun

(en noun)
  • Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
  • There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".
    This topic is not open to discussion .
  • Text giving further detail on a subject.
  • Under each heading, you will find a discussion section.

    prolegomenon

    English

    Noun

    (prolegomena)
  • (usually, in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.
  • Derived terms

    * prolegomenous English nouns with irregular plurals