prolegomenon

noun

Definition of prolegomenonnext
as in discourse

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  1. discourse
  2. discussion
  3. study
  4. article
  5. exposition
  6. treatise
  7. essay
  8. text
Noun
  • Many of Slam Frank’s reference points belong to a recent, but given the accelerated feeling of discourse in the present moment, already distant past.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For days, my TikTok became a nearly ceaseless scroll of Last Ditch discourse.
    — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • Advertisement In many circles, the first mention of climate policy in the EU tends to be a discussion about backtracking.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • More Before lawmakers departed Washington to focus on campaigning ahead of the November elections, AI companies were still in active discussions on Capitol Hill.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Looking through his microscope, Kubelka counted cells as part of a study of neuromuscular diseases.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • Information for this article was contributed by Chinedu Asadu of The Associated Press.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.
    — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • The pilot for Eternally Yours wastes its story, larding up on exposition that definitely could have been distributed throughout an entire season.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This is the man who’s going to give the exposition explaining what the general American public feels about these guys.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exposition
Noun
  • Released on September 29, this 352-page treatise—laden with evocative photography—was written by Eric Hendrikx and published by Artisan Books.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Drawing on a variety of sources—from philosophical treatises to poems and popular jokes—this compact study shows how writers of the Roman era rendered animals, domestic and wild, as imperial subjects.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of treatise
Noun
  • She is aided by the subsequent coverage of the online backlash to her essay, including the opinion pieces by Craven and Davidson.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The book features essays by, or conversations with, musicians about the albums that had a huge influence on them, but may otherwise be underrated or unknown.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of essay
Noun
  • PDFs can be converted to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, text, HTML, PNG, and JPG while preserving original layouts, images, and hyperlinks.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Trial of Alec Baldwin begins with a text disclaimer that the 30 Rock and Miami Blues star had no editorial control over the documentary.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Prolegomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolegomenon. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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