prolusory

prolusory
/proh looh"seuh ree, -zeuh-/, adj.
1. serving for prolusion.
2. of the nature of a prolusion.
[1865-70; < ML prolusorius, equiv. to prolud-, s. of proludere (see PROLUSION) + -torius -TORY1, with dt > s]

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  • prolusion — n. formal 1 a preliminary essay or article. 2 a first attempt. Derivatives: prolusory adj. Etymology: L prolusio f. proludere prolus practise beforehand (as PRO (1), ludere lus play) …   Useful english dictionary

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