prelusion

[pri-loo-zhuhn]

noun

1. a prelude.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prelusion¹

1590–1600; < Latin praelūsiōn- (stem of praelūsiō ) a prelude, equivalent to praelūs ( us ) (past participle of praelūdere; prelude ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

May the tradition not be a prelusion or a reflex of that man-crushing monster?

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