propedeuse
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek προπαίδευσις (propaídeusis), from προπαιδεύω (propaideúō, “I give preparatory instruction”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + παιδεύω (paideúō, “I teach”).
Noun edit
propedeuse (plural not attested)
- A diploma obtained after completion of a first year's (preparatory) study at some European universities.