What's the word...

parc · 2012-10-31 14:36:54

that means the following: "A brief introduction to a topic in order to spark further interest in the subject/further desire to study" I know it, just can't think of it :confused:

31-10-2012 02:36PM

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that means the following:

"A brief introduction to a topic in order to spark further interest in the subject/further desire to study"

I know it, just can't think of it

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#2 31-10-2012 03:31PM

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taster?

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#3 31-10-2012 03:39PM

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Isagoge? Preface? Exordium? Preamble? Prolusion? I'm all out...

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#4 31-10-2012 03:39PM

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Abstract?

I like this game!

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#5 31-10-2012 03:41PM

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Primer?

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#6 31-10-2012 04:17PM

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synopsis

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#7 31-10-2012 05:04PM

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No it's like....a taster but it sounds much more academic

A taster of something to inspire further thought/investigation/study

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#8 31-10-2012 05:10PM

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Induction? Prologue? Prolegomenon? With these, and those mentioned above, my thesaurus knows no more.

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#9 31-10-2012 07:16PM

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A compendium.

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#10 31-10-2012 10:09PM

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teaser!!!

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abstract

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#12 01-11-2012 08:24PM

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Grimoire

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