HyperDic: prolusion

English > 2 senses of the word prolusion:
NOUNcommunicationprolusion, foreword, prefacea short / short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
actprolusion, warm-up, tune-upexercising in preparation for strenuous activity
English > prolusion: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA short / short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.
Synonymsforeword, preface
Part oftext, textual matterThe words of something written
BroaderintroductionThe first section of a communication
Spanishprefacio
Catalanprefaci, pròleg
Adjectivesprolusoryof or relating to or having the character of a prolusion / prolusion
English > prolusion: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningExercising in preparation for strenuous activity.
Synonymswarm-up, tune-up
Broaderpreparation, readyingThe activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
Spanishcalentamiento, precalentamiento
Catalanescalfament, pre-escalfament

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