/ Dictionary / Index P propaedeutic: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pro•pae•deu•tic Pronunciation: (prō"pi-d'tik, -dy'-), [key] — adj. pertaining to or of the nature of preliminary instruction. introductory to some art or science. —n. a propaedeutic subject or study. the preliminary body of knowledge and rules necessary for the study of some art or science. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: propaedeutic (Thesaurus) prop propagable Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language