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prolegomenonOne entry found. Main Entry: pro·le·gom·e·non Pronunciation: \ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-ˌnän, -nən\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural pro·le·gom·e·na \-nə\ Etymology: Greek, neuter present passive participle of prolegein to say beforehand, from pro- before + legein to say — more at legend Date: circa 1652 : prefatory remarks; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work — pro·le·gom·e·nous \-nəs\ adjective
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