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prologue

/ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/

noun

Meaning

  • A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

  • One who delivers a prologue.

  • A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.

  • An individual time trial before a stage race, used to determine which rider wears the leader's jersey on the first stage.

Synonyms

forespeech

verb

Meaning

  • To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.