propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •(formal) Preparatory or introductory.On the other hand, the German university exhibits a system in which the university course is almost wholly special; the liberal and propaedeutic studies are relegated to the grammar-school. — 1868 noun1 •An introductory course of instruction. formspropaedeutics · more propaedeutic · most propaedeutic