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prolusory

American  
[proh-loo-suh-ree, -zuh-] / proʊˈlu sə ri, -zə- /

adjective

  1. serving for prolusion.

  2. of the nature of a prolusion.

Etymology

Origin of prolusory

1865–70; < Medieval Latin prōlūsōrius, equivalent to prōlūd-, stem of prōlūdere ( prolusion ) + -tōrius -tory 1, with dt > s

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