According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.
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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