Prolusion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /prō-ˈlü-zhən/ pro·lu·sion

Meaning & Definition of Prolusion

Prolusion (noun)

  1. a preliminary trial or exercise, prelude
  2. an introductory and often tentative discourse

Prolusion (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "in her prolusion she sketches the religious, cultural and political milieu in which gnosticism developed"

    similar: exordium, foreword, intro, introduction, preamble, preface, prelude, proem, prologue
    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 Prolusion

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prolusion:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prolusion

Words with the opposite meaning of Prolusion:

epilogue

Related Words for Prolusion

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

Near Antonyms of Prolusion

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

Word Forms of Prolusion

Derived words: prolusory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Prolusion

Latin prolusion-, prolusio, from proludere to play beforehand, from pro- before + ludere to play ludicrous

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Prolusion

What does "Prolusion" mean?

"Prolusion" means a preliminary trial or exercise, prelude. As a noun, it is defined as: a preliminary trial or exercise, prelude.

What is another word for "Prolusion"?

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

What are different ways to say "Prolusion"?

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

What is the opposite of "Prolusion"?

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

How do you use "Prolusion" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prolusion" in a sentence: "in her prolusion she sketches the religious, cultural and political milieu in which gnosticism developed".

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

"Prolusion" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Prolusion"?

"Prolusion" is pronounced /prō-ˈlü-zhən/ and divided into syllables as pro·lu·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Prolusion"?

"Prolusion" comes from Latin prolusion-, prolusio, from proludere to play beforehand, from pro- before + ludere to play ludicrous. First known use: 1601.