prolegomenon
pro·le·gom·e·non
noun \ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-ˌnän, -nən\ plural pro·le·gom·e·na\-nə\
Definition of PROLEGOMENON
: prefatory remarks; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work
— pro·le·gom·e·nous \-nəs\ adjective
Origin of PROLEGOMENON
Greek, neuter present passive participle of prolegein to say beforehand, from pro- before + legein to say — more at legend
First Known Use: circa 1652
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