Associations to the word «Prolegomenon»

Wiktionary

PROLEGOMENON, noun. (usually in the plural) A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

Dictionary definition

PROLEGOMENON, noun. A preliminary discussion inserted at the beginning of a book or treatise.

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain