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prolegomenous

American  
[proh-li-gom-uh-nuhs] / ˌproʊ lɪˈgɒm ə nəs /

adjective

  1. prefatory; preliminary; introductory.

  2. characterized by unnecessary or lengthy prologuizing.

Etymology

Origin of prolegomenous

First recorded in 1740–50; prolegomen(on) + -ous

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Seventh Grader Joel Montgomery coolly rapped out pastiche, prolegomenous, successfully spelled susurrus when Bobby shakily tiubbed it.

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