Associations to the word «Prolusion»

Wiktionary

PROLUSION, noun. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude.
PROLUSION, noun. An introductory essay.

Dictionary definition

PROLUSION, noun. A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.
PROLUSION, noun. Exercising in preparation for strenuous activity.

Wise words

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