prolusion
- noun
- /prəˈluːʒən/
- Archaic
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prolusión
- A brief prolusion sets the tone for the themes explored in the following chapters.
Examples
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Without the prolusion, some passages in the book might be difficult to interpret.
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The author's prolusion provides helpful background information for the reader.
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The prolusion was insightful.
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Did you read the prolusion?
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The author's prolusion effectively introduces the key concepts that will be discussed in the book.
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In her prolusion, the writer outlines the primary arguments that support her thesis.
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Reading the prolusion allowed me to understand the context of the main text better.
Synonyms
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2.1
The first part of a book, speech, or essay that explains the topic
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6.0
An opening part of a play that explains the story or background
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4.4
A short piece at the start of a book that explains why the author wrote it
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4.7
A short introduction at the start of a book that explains what it is about, written by someone else
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9.5
A short introduction at the start of a book, poem, or speech
A short introduction before a story that gives the main lesson
A short note at the start of a book that explains its background
An introduction at the start of a book that explains its main ideas
An introduction before a book or play that gives background
Beginning part of a play, story, or speech that sets the scene
How Introductory
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word prolusion comes from Latin parts pro- 'before' and ludere 'to play', the same idea behind prelude. So a prolusion is like a small 'play' before the main book — a short introduction or preface that sets the scene.