prolegomenon

Etymology
From the neuter noun:  [plural:, from the verb: ] referring to an introduction.

Noun

 * 1)  A prefatory discussion; a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work.

Translations

 * Arabic: مُقَدِّمَة
 * Bulgarian: уводни бележки
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: ,
 * Finnish: ,
 * French:
 * German: Prolegomenon
 * Portuguese:
 * Russian:
 * Welsh: prolegomenon