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单词 prolusion
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Definition of prolusion in English:

prolusion

noun prəˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)nproʊˈl(j)uʒən
archaic, formal
  • 1A preliminary action or event; a prelude.

    Synonyms
    preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, beginning, curtain-raiser, lead-in, precursor, forerunner, harbinger, herald
    1. 1.1 A preliminary essay or article.
      Synonyms
      preface, introduction, prologue, preamble, opening remarks, opening statement, preliminary matter, front matter, forward matter

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin prolusio(n-), from prolus- 'practised beforehand', from the verb proludere, from pro 'before' + ludere 'to play'.

Rhymes

allusion, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, diffusion, effusion, exclusion, extrusion, fusion, illusion, inclusion, interfusion, intrusion, obtrusion, occlusion, preclusion, profusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, suffusion, transfusion
 
 

Definition of prolusion in US English:

prolusion

nounprōˈl(y)o͞oZHənproʊˈl(j)uʒən
formal, archaic
  • 1A preliminary action or event; a prelude.

    Synonyms
    preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, beginning, curtain-raiser, lead-in, precursor, forerunner, harbinger, herald
    1. 1.1 A preliminary essay or article.
      Synonyms
      preface, introduction, prologue, preamble, opening remarks, opening statement, preliminary matter, front matter, forward matter

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin prolusio(n-), from prolus- ‘practiced beforehand’, from the verb proludere, from pro ‘before’ + ludere ‘to play’.

 
 
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