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Definitions for PROLUSION
proʊˈlu ʒənpro·lu·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
foreword, preface, prolusionnoun
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
warm-up, tune-up, prolusionnoun
exercising in preparation for strenuous activity
Wiktionary
prolusionnoun
An introductory essay.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Prolusionnoun
Entertainments; performance of diversion.
Etymology: prolusio, Lat.
It is memorable, which Famianus Strada, in the first book of his academical prolusions, relates of Suarez. George Hakewill.
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prolusion
Prolusion is a preliminary act or exercise to prepare for a main activity or event, often in the form of an introduction or preface. It can also refer to a literary or musical piece serving as an introduction or prelude.
Webster Dictionary
Prolusionnoun
a trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise
Etymology: [L. prolusio, fr. proludere to prelude; pro before + ludere to play: cf. F. prolusion, It. prolusione.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Prolusion
prō-lū′zhun, n. a prelude, introduction: an essay preparatory to a more solid treatise. [L.,—pro, before, ludĕre, lusum, to play.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of PROLUSION in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of PROLUSION in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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