prolegomenous: Meaning and Definition of

pro•le•gom•e•nous

Pronunciation: (prō"li-gom'u-nus), [key]
— adj.
  1. prefatory; preliminary; introductory.
  2. characterized by unnecessary or lengthy prologuizing.
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