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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prolegomena

/prəˈlɛɡəmiːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does prolegomena mean?

noun

Introduction or preliminary discussion of a subject, especially in a scholarly or philosophical work. A preliminary or introductory part of a work.

Example

"The prolegomena to the novel provided a rich background to the main story."

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