prelusive

adjective

pri-ˈlü-siv How to pronounce prelusive (audio)
Definition of prelusivenext
as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose

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  1. preparatory
  2. preliminary
  3. introductory
Adjective
  • The ultimate goal of any preparatory practice is to get an accountable human thinking about the situation and planning in advance.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Sign up Renaissance drawings were generally used as preparatory tools, said Alastair Sooke in The Daily Telegraph.
    The Week UK, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of preparatory
Adjective
  • In 2022, after China’s national men’s team suffered a disappointing elimination in the preliminary stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the country’s anti-graft agency launched a far-reaching investigation into bribery and match-fixing in Chinese professional soccer.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The proximate cause of the breakup was the granting of a preliminary injunction against the deal by U.S. Judge Adrienne Nelson of Oregon.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of preliminary
Adjective
  • Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of introductory
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Thesaurus Entries Near prelusive

preludes

prelusive

premarital

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“Prelusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prelusive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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