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prologue
noun pro·logue \ˈprō-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
: an introduction to a book, play, etc.
Full Definition of PROLOGUE
1
: the preface or introduction to a literary work
2
a : a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the beginning of a play b : the actor speaking such a prologue
3
: an introductory or preceding event or development
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Variants of PROLOGUE
pro·logue also pro·log \ˈprō-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\
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Origin of PROLOGUE
Related to PROLOGUE
- Synonyms
- curtain-raiser, overture, preamble, preliminary, prelude (also prolog), warm-up
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