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.”
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