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- [prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-]
- /ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree-]
- /ˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri-/
Definitions of preluding word
- noun preluding a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance. 1
- noun preluding any action, event, comment, etc. that precedes something else. 1
- noun preluding Music. a relatively short, independent instrumental composition, free in form and resembling an improvisation. a piece that precedes a more important movement. the overture to an opera. an independent piece, of moderate length, sometimes used as an introduction to a fugue. music opening a church service; an introductory voluntary. 1
- verb with object preluding to serve as a prelude or introduction to. 1
- verb with object preluding to introduce by a prelude. 1
- verb with object preluding to play as a prelude. 1
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Origin of preluding
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; (noun) < Medieval Latin praelūdium, equivalent to prae- pre- + -lūdium play; compare Latin lūdus play; (v.) < Latin praelūdere to play beforehand
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Parts of speech for Preluding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preluding popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
preluding usage trend in Literature
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