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Prolusion (Noun)

Meaning 1

A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The prolusion, penned by a prominent historian, provided valuable context to the life and works of the renowned novelist.
  • Before delving into the heart of the manuscript, readers are invited to peruse the thoughtful prolusion that serves as an overture to the world within.
  • By penning a nuanced prolusion, the editor adeptly primed the audience for a scholarly journey through ancient texts and dusty relics.
  • Given its richness in context, the author elected to present a rather substantial prolusion at the start of her narrative that established connections with wider events of that time.
  • Doubts still surround the inclusion of this authorial prolusion within subsequent reprints, particularly its positioning between cover page and text that for long considered adequate the brevity on titles only.

Synonyms

  • Preface
  • Foreword

Hypernyms

  • Introduction

Meaning 2

Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Warm-up
  • Tune-up

Hypernyms

  • Readying
  • Preparation
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