preamble

noun

Meaning

An introductory statement or section at the beginning of a document, speech, or event that explains its purpose or context.

Examples

The preamble to the Constitution sets out the fundamental goals of the government.
He gave a long preamble before finally getting to the point of his request.

Synonyms: intro, opening, introduction, prologue, preface

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preamble

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːæmbl/

Definition

An introductory statement or section at the beginning of a document, speech, or event that explains its purpose or context.

Examples

The preamble to the Constitution sets out the fundamental goals of the government.
He gave a long preamble before finally getting to the point of his request.
The preamble of the treaty outlines the historical reasons for the agreement.

Synonyms of preamble

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