PROPAEDEUTIC

preparatory, preparative, propaedeutic

(adjective) preceding and preparing for something; “preparatory steps”

propaedeutic, propaedeutics

(noun) a course that provides an introduction to an art or science (or to more advanced study generally)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

propaedeutic (comparative more propaedeutic, superlative most propaedeutic)

Providing preparatory or introductory teaching.

Noun

propaedeutic (plural propaedeutics)

An introductory course of instruction.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`pæ*deu"tic, Pro`pæ*deu"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or conveying, preliminary instruction; introductory to any art or science; instructing beforehand.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DRIVE

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Coffee Trivia

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.

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