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.”
Tripartite (adj) triy-part-iyt Divided into or consisting of three parts. Agreed by three parties. 1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin tripartītus divided into three parts, equivalent to tri- tri- +…
