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/
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
Pre-ambling with the intro scroll before the main event
He scrambles for the perfect preamble - it's the ultimate legal gamble!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
pre- (before/in front of) + ambul- (walk/go) + -e (noun ending)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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