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prologue
or pro·log
[ proh-lawg, -log ]
/ ˈproʊ lɔg, -lɒg /
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noun
a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel.Compare epilogue (def. 1).
an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play.Compare epilogue (def. 3).
the actor or actress who delivers the introductory speech that calls attention to the theme of a play.Compare epilogue (def. 4).
an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.
any introductory proceeding, event, etc.: Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.
verb (used with object), pro·logued, pro·logu·ing.
to introduce with or as if with a prologue.
OTHER WORDS FOR prologue
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Origin of prologue
OTHER WORDS FROM prologue
pro·logu·ist, pro·log·ist, nounpro·logue·like, pro·log·like, adjectiveun·pro·logued, adjectiveWords nearby prologue
proline, prolix, prolixity, prolocutor, PROLOG, prologue, prologuize, prolong, prolongate, prolongation, prolonge
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British Dictionary definitions for prologue
prologue
often US prolog
/ (ˈprəʊlɒɡ) /
noun
- the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech
- the actor speaking these lines
a preliminary act or event
(in early opera)
- an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work
- a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron
verb -logues, -loguing or -logued or US -logs, -loging or -loged
(tr) to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue
Word Origin for prologue
C13: from Latin prologus, from Greek prologos, from pro- ² + logos discourse
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