prologue
//ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ//
Noun
prologueSingular
prologuesPlural
1
An introductory section or speech at the beginning of a book, play, or musical work that sets the scene or provides background information.
The prologue of the novel introduces the main character's childhood.
2
An event or action that leads to or introduces something more important.
The small conflict was just a prologue to the larger war that followed.
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Verb
1
To introduce or provide with a prologue.
The author prologued the novel with a brief historical overview.