preambled

pre·am·ble

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Definitions of preambled word

noun preambled an introductory statement; preface; introduction. Synonyms: opening, beginning; foreword, prologue, prelude. Antonyms: epilogue, appendix, conclusion, afterword, closing. 1
noun preambled the introductory part of a statute, deed, or the like, stating the reasons and intent of what follows. 1
noun preambled a preliminary or introductory fact or circumstance: His childhood in the slums was a preamble to a life of crime. 1
noun preambled (initial capital letter) the introductory statement of the U.S. Constitution, setting forth the general principles of American government and beginning with the words, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union. …”. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin praeambulum, noun use of neuter of Late Latin praeambulus walking before. See pre-, amble

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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