propedeuse

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek προπαίδευσις (propaídeusis), from προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).

Noun

propedeuse (plural not attested)

1. A diploma obtained after completion of a first year's (preparatory) study at some European universities.

Related terms

• propaedeutic