prolegomenously en · ADV
Etymology
From prolegomenous + -ly.
Meanings
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(literary) In a prolegomenous way; introductorily; preliminarily.
If we focus prolegomenously upon the aspect of questionableness manifested in conscience's call, we are able to see this: In the joint cognizance […]
1988, John C. Staten, Conscience and the Reality of God, page 127:Then "show thyself" prolegomenously, as a newer oracle would demand.
2012, David K. Naugle, Philosophy: A student's Guide, page 16:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most prolegomenously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more prolegomenously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |