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prelude

noun

/ˈprɛljuːd/

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

a prelude to disaster

introduction, opening, forerunner, beginning, overture

conclusion, finale, end

musical prelude, prelude to war, prelude to change

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something...

either of the two soft edges of the mouth

a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape

The process of working through details of a problem to reach a solution.

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage