preamble

Meaning

Noun

1. A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
2. A syncword.
3. A precursor.

Verb

To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Opposite of

afterword, conclusion, epilogue, last word, postamble, foreword

Synonyms

preface

introduction

prologue

foreword

exordium

prelude

proem

premise

overture

initiation

preliminary

prerequisite

lead

lead-in

preparative

preparatory

presupposition

prolegomenon

prolog

prologise

prolusion

protocol

reason

temporary

tentative

PA

above statement

opening statement

prelusion

lede

assumption

introductory clause

condition

for the time being

forward

hypothesis

import

importation

input

insertion

intake

interim

intro

Translations

préambule

preambolo

Präambel

Einleitung

preámbulo

preâmbulo

préface

preambule

önsöz

Vorrede

preàmbul

introduction

esordio

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹiːˌambəl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: preamble

Cognate with French: préambule

In summary

From Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulō (“I walk before”).