What does prolegomenon mean?

prolegomenon in AZ Dictionary

(n) an initial discussion, especially a formal article introducing a-work of considerable length or complexity.
(n) Prefatory remarks or observations.
(n) A prefatory conversation; an official article or critical discussion offering to present and understand a protracted work.

prolegomenon in Community Dictionary

comprised of three components: prodigy, lego, and event. ergo, person who is a lego extraordinaire. does NOT mean "introduction", as defined by dictionary.com. by Wynell SaltzReport definition

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  • Hypernym for "prolegomenon"
    • introduction
  • Form for "prolegomenon"
    • prolegomenous
  • Variant for "prolegomenon"
    • prolegomena
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