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 | ||