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prolusion definition

pro·lu·sion (prō lo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)

noun

a preliminary part or performance; often, specif., an introductory essay or article

Etymology: L prolusio, prelude < prolusus, pp. of proludere, to play beforehand < pro-, before + ludere, to play: see pro- & ludicrous

Related Forms:

  • prolusory pro·lu′·sory (-sə rē) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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