Proem — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprō-ˌem/ pro·em

Meaning & Definition of Proem

Proem (noun)

  1. preliminary comment, preface
  2. prelude

Proem (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part

    "the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution"

    similar: exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude, prologue, prolusion
    related: beginning, commencement, initiation, opening, origin, origination, outset, start
    opposite: epilogue
    near: envoi, postscript, aftermath, cessation, close, closing, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop, termination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Proem

The most common words with a similar meaning to Proem:

exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude, prologue, prolusion

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Proem

Words with the opposite meaning of Proem:

epilogue

Related Words for Proem

beginning, commencement, initiation, opening, origin, origination, outset, start

Near Antonyms of Proem

envoi, postscript, aftermath, cessation, close, closing, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop, termination

Word Forms of Proem

Derived words: proemial (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Proem

Middle English proheme, from Anglo-French proeme, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro- + oimē song; probably akin to Hittite išamai- song, Sanskrit syati he binds sinew

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Proem

What does "Proem" mean?

"Proem" means preliminary comment, preface. As a noun, it is defined as: preliminary comment, preface.

What is another word for "Proem"?

Other words for "Proem" include exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude and prologue. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Proem" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Proem"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Proem". Common alternatives include exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude, prologue and prolusion.

What is the opposite of "Proem"?

Antonyms of "Proem" include epilogue. Near antonyms include envoi, postscript, aftermath and cessation.

How do you use "Proem" in a sentence?

Examples of "Proem" in a sentence: "the proem promises what the book does not deliver: a totally new interpretation of the French Revolution".

Is "Proem" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Proem" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Proem"?

"Proem" is pronounced /ˈprō-ˌem/ and divided into syllables as pro·em.

What is the origin of the word "Proem"?

"Proem" comes from Middle English proheme, from Anglo-French proeme, from Latin prooemium, from Greek prooimion, from pro- + oimē song; probably akin to Hittite išamai- song, Sanskrit syati he binds sinew. First known use: 14th century.