preambular
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- adjective
- /priˈæmbjələr/
- Formal
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preambular
- In the preambular remarks, the speaker outlined the goals of the upcoming conference.
- preambular paragraph
Examples
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"Simultaneously, India proposed a preambular paragraph for inclusion in the resolution on the CTBT then being considered by the U.N. General Assembly.
Academic text (1997) -
India did not press for acceptance of the preambular paragraph in the CTBT resolution in order not to delay consensus, but reluctantly withdrew its co-sponsorship of the resolution.
Academic text (1997) -
Jefferson imitated the English Declaration's preambular recital of wrongs when drafting the Declaration of Independence, even down to laying all the blame at the monarch's feet.
Academic text (2004) -
The preambular section of the report provides essential background information for the discussion.
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The preambular statements in the agreement help clarify the intentions of the parties involved.
Synonyms
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3.9
About the first part that gives basic facts to beginners
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7.6
Giving a short introduction to a book or speech
That introduces the purpose and background at the start of a document or speech
Introducing a book or text by explaining its purpose
How Introductory
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Preambular comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and ambulare 'to walk', the same root you see in the English word amble. So a preambular section 'walks before' the main text and is an introduction that comes before the main part of a document.