prolusion noun. [prǝ'l(j)u:ʒ(ǝ)n] E17.
[Latin prolusio(n-), from prolus- pa. ppl stem of proludere, formed as PRO-¹ + ludere play: see -ION.]
1. A preliminary event before a contest, performance, etc.; a prelude. E17.

2. A literary essay or article intended as a precursor of a fuller treatment of a subject. E17.

■ prolusory adjective preliminary, introductory M19.

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