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prolegomenon (ˌprəʊlɛˈɡɒmɪnənPronunciation for prolegomenon) 

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noun

  1. (often plural) a preliminary discussion, esp a formal critical introduction to a lengthy text

Alternative Forms

ˌproleˈgomenal adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Greek, from prolegein,  from pro-² + legein to say

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