PROLOGUE Definition & Meaning

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prologue

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[ proh-lawg, -log ]

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noun

a preliminary discourse; a preface or introductory part of a discourse, poem, or novel. Compare epilogue ( def 1 ).
an introductory speech, often in verse, calling attention to the theme of a play. Compare epilogue ( def 3 ).
the actor or actress who delivers the introductory speech that calls attention to the theme of a play. Compare epilogue ( def 4 ).
an introductory scene, preceding the first act of a play, opera, etc.
any introductory proceeding, event, etc.:
Appetizing delicacies were the prologue to a long dinner.
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verb (used with object)

prologued, prologuing.

to introduce with or as if with a prologue.

prologue

/ ˈ��əʊ��ɒɡ /

noun

1. the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech
2. the actor speaking these lines
a preliminary act or event
in early opera
1. an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work
2. a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron

verb

tr to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue

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Other �y��vlog Forms

��·��ǲ�u·ist ��·��ǲ�·ist noun
��·��ǲ�ue·like ��·��ǲ�·like adjective
un·��·��ǲ�ued adjective

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prologue¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English prolog(e), prologue, from Old French prologue and Latin prologus, from Greek ��ó��ǲ��ǲ�; pro- ², -logue

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prologue¹

C13: from Latin prologus, from Greek prologos, from pro- ² + logos discourse

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A press release, marketing materials and the prologue of Capt Sir Tom's memoir, all stated that the books would be used to support or raise money for the foundation.

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Maddow didn’t mention any of that prologue on Monday because there was more than enough to cover by the time her show started.

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The prologue was a flashback, and I wanted to almost come full circle.

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If past is prologue, people who want unadulterated news about the coming Trump administration will probably have to listen to podcasts and watch independent political coverage on YouTube and read independent blogs on the internet.

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