prolegomenously

English

Etymology

From prolegomenous +‎ -ly.

Adverb

prolegomenously (comparative more prolegomenously, superlative most prolegomenously)

1. (literary) In a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.
   • 1988, John C. Staten, Conscience and the Reality of God, page 127:

     If we focus prolegomenously upon the aspect of questionableness manifested in conscience's call, we are able to see this: In the joint cognizance […]

   • 2012, David K. Naugle, Philosophy: A student's Guide, page 16:

     Then "show thyself" prolegomenously, as a newer oracle would demand.