prologue
/ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ//ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/
noun
- 1
A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
- 2
One who delivers a prologue.
- 3
A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.
- 4
An individual time trial before a stage race, used to determine which rider wears the leader's jersey on the first stage.
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verb
- 1
To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.
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