PRELUSIVE

Etymology

Adjective

prelusive (comparative more prelusive, superlative most prelusive)

Acting as a prelude; preliminary.

Anagrams

• pulverise, repulsive

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*lu"sive, a. Etym: [See Prelude.]

Definition: Of the nature of a prelude; introductory; indicating that something of a like kind is to follow. "Prelusive drops." Thomson. -- Pre*lu"sive*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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