prelusive

adjective

pre·​lu·​sive pri-ˈlü-siv 

-ziv

: constituting or having the form of a prelude : introductory

prelusively adverb

Synonyms

• beginning
• introductory
• precursory
• prefatory
• prelim
• preliminary
• preparative
• preparatory
• primary

Examples of prelusive in a Sentence

after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above