protactic
Giving a previous narrative or explanation, as of the plot or personages of a playGiving a previous narrative or explanation, as of the plot or personages of a play; introductory.
/prəˈtæktɪk/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Giving a previous narrative or explanation, as of the plot or personages of a play; introductory.
Origin
From Ancient Greek προτακτικός (protaktikós, “placed in front”), from πρό (pró) + τάσσω (tFrom Ancient Greek προτακτικός (protaktikós, “placed in front”), from πρό (pró) + τάσσω (tássō) + -τός (-tós) + -ικός (-ikós).
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