preamble
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a…A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
» I'll plunge into the matter without further preamble.
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3 sensesA short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
Präambel
преа́мбулаpreámbula
преа́мбулаpreámbula
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
A syncword.
A precursor.
High winds are often a preamble to a winter storm.
Examples
2 sentencesI'll plunge into the matter without further preamble.
Tom can recite the preamble to the U.S. Constitution from heart.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from MedievalFrom Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulō (“to walk before”).
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Forms
plural: preamblesSynonyms
6 synonymsAntonyms
7 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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