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prolegomenously

prolegomenously adverb: in a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.

Adverb

prolegomenously (comparative more prolegomenously, superlative most prolegomenously)

  1. (literary) In a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.
    • If we focus prolegomenously upon the aspect of questionableness manifested in conscience's call, we are able to see this: In the joint cognizance […]1988, John C. Staten, Conscience and the Reality of God, page 127
    • Then "show thyself" prolegomenously, as a newer oracle would demand.2012, David K. Naugle, Philosophy: A student's Guide, page 16

Forms of prolegomenously

comparativemore prolegomenously
superlativemost prolegomenously

Origin of prolegomenously

From prolegomenous + -ly.

Questions about prolegomenously

What does prolegomenously mean?
Prolegomenously means in a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.
What part of speech is prolegomenously?
Prolegomenously is an adverb.

Words near prolegomenously in the dictionary

  1. prolegislative
  2. prolegomena
  3. prolegomenary
  4. prolegomenon
  5. prolegomenous
  6. prolegomenously
  7. prolegs
  8. prolene
  9. proleniency
  10. prolentiviral
  11. prolepses

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