preamble — an introductory statement that explains the purpose or intention of a document
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an introductory statement that explains the purpose or intention of a document
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpriːæmbl/
Korean meaning: 서문, 전문 (문서의 목적이나 의도를 설명하는 서두)
Korean pronunciation: **프리**앰블
Example Sentences
- The teacher's preamble about homework lasted longer than the actual lesson.
- After a brief preamble, she got straight to the point.
- His speech had such a long preamble that people forgot what the main topic was.
preamble
NOUN//ˈpriːæmbl//
an introductory statement that explains the purpose or intention of a document
Explaining the document's opening statement
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin preamblare, meaning 'to walk before' or 'to go in front.' It originally referred to the introductory part that 'walks ahead' of the main content.
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“The teacher's preamble about homework lasted longer than the actual lesson.”
“After a brief preamble, she got straight to the point.”
“His speech had such a long preamble that people forgot what the main topic was.”
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