Dictionary 1. (n.) An introduction or preface which explains reasons and intent\.2. (v. t. & i.) To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble. Thesaurus avant-propos breakthrough exordium foreword front matter frontispiece innovation introduce introduction leap overture postulate preface prefix prefixture preliminary prelude premise presupposition proem prolegomena prolegomenon prolepsis prologize prologue protasis verse voluntary |