Prolegomenon (noun)
pro-li-gom-uh-non
A preliminary discussion; introductory essay; a prologue.
Prolegomenon comes from the Ancient Greek prolegómenon, literally “being said beforehand.
Example sentences
“A prolegomenon in The Fellowship of the Ring introduces readers to the nature and customs of hobbits.”
Word of the Day - Filotimo / Philotimo (φιλότιμο) (noun) (Greek) fee-lo-tee-mo
