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Prolegomenon vs Prolegomenary - What's the difference?

prolegomenon | prolegomenary |

As a noun prolegomenon

is (usually|in the plural) a prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

As an adjective prolegomenary is

of the nature of a prolegomenon; preliminary; introductory; prefatory.

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

    prolegomenary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of the nature of a prolegomenon; preliminary; introductory; prefatory.
    • (Webster 1913)