prolusion

(prō lo̵̅o̅z̸hən)

noun

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

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

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See prolusion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A preliminary exercise.
  2. An essay written as a preface to a more detailed work.

Origin:

Origin: Latin prōlūsiō, prōlūsiōn-

Origin: , from prōlūsus

Origin: , past participle of prōlūdere, to practice beforehand

Origin: : prō-, before; see pro-1

Origin: + lūdere, to play; see leid- in Indo-European roots

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  • pro·luˈso·ry (-sə-rē, -zə-) adjective
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