prolegomenously

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adverb

In a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.

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Meanings

adverbprolegomenously (comparative more prolegomenously, superlative most prolegomenously)

comparative more prolegomenously · superlative most prolegomenously

  1. literaryIn a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.

    Then "show thyself" prolegomenously, as a newer oracle would demand.

    2012, David K. Naugle, Philosophy: A student's Guide, page 16
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    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

Origin

From prolegomenous + -ly.

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APA

prolegomenously. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolegomenously

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“prolegomenously.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolegomenously. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prolegomenously,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prolegomenously.

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