English noun: prolusion | |||
1. | prolusion (communication) a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book | ||
Synonyms | foreword, preface | ||
Broader (hypernym) | introduction | ||
Part meronym | text, textual matter | ||
2. | prolusion (act) exercising in preparation for strenuous activity | ||
Synonyms | tune-up, warm-up | ||
Broader (hypernym) | preparation, readying | ||