prolegomenously
advEtymology From prolegomenous + -ly.
1
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: