prolusion

[ proh-loo-zhuhn ]

noun

1. a preliminary written article.
2. an essay of an introductory nature, preliminary to a more profound work.

prolusion

/ prəˈluːzərɪ; prəˈluːʒən /

noun

1. a preliminary written exercise
2. an introductory essay, sometimes of a slight or tentative nature

Derived Forms

• prolusory, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolusion¹

1595–1605; < Latin prōlūsiōn- (stem of prōlūsiō ) preliminary exercise, prelude, equivalent to prōlūs ( us ), past participle of prōlūdere ( prō- pro- ¹ + lūdere to play; prelude ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolusion¹

C17: from Latin prōlūsiō preliminary exercise, from prōlūdere to practise beforehand, from pro- ¹+ lūdere to play