protophilosophy en · NOUN
Etymology
From proto- + philosophy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An early or formative form of philosophy.
- (countable, uncountable) The process of gathering data prior to building theories and developing a full philosophy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protophilosophies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |