PROPAEDEUTICS

propaedeutic, propaedeutics

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

propaedeutics

plural of propaedeutic

Source: Wiktionary


Pro`pæ*deu"tics, n.

Definition: The preliminary learning connected with any art or science; preparatory instruction.

PROPAEDEUTIC

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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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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