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prologue
[proh-lawg, -log]
noun
a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.
an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play.
the actor or actress who delivers the introductory speech that calls attention to the theme of a play.
an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.
any introductory proceeding, event, etc..
Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used with object)
to introduce with or as if with a prologue.
prologue
/ ˈəʊɒɡ /
noun
the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech
the actor speaking these lines
a preliminary act or event
an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work
a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron
verb
(tr) to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue
Other 51Թ Forms
- prologuist noun
- prologist noun
- prologuelike adjective
- prologlike adjective
- unprologued adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prologue1
Example Sentences
It makes the past prologue and the political personal, without ever breaking a sweat.
A press release, marketing materials and the prologue of Capt Sir Tom's memoir, all stated that the books would be used to support or raise money for the foundation.
Maddow didn’t mention any of that prologue on Monday because there was more than enough to cover by the time her show started.
The prologue was a flashback, and I wanted to almost come full circle.
If past is prologue, people who want unadulterated news about the coming Trump administration will probably have to listen to podcasts and watch independent political coverage on YouTube and read independent blogs on the internet.
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