prelusive
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pre·lu·sive
adjective \-ˈlü-siv, -ziv\Definition of PRELUSIVE
: constituting or having the form of a prelude : introductory
— pre·lu·sive·ly adverb
Examples of PRELUSIVE
- <after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose>
First Known Use of PRELUSIVE
1605
Related to PRELUSIVE
- Synonyms
- beginning, introductory, precursory, prefatory, prelim, preliminary, preparative, preparatory, primary
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