preamble

Meanings

• noun

  An introduction or explanatory part of a document, speech, or body of text.

  - "The preamble of the Constitution outlines the fundamental principles of the government."
  - "In a legal document, the preamble states the purpose and intent of the agreement."

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Antonyms

afterword , conclusion , epilogue , last word , postamble

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Synonyms

foreword , preface , prologue

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Variants

List of all variants of preamble that leads to same result
preamble , preambles , without preamble

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Etymology

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From Middle English, meaning 'to prepare beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. The preamble to the United States Constitution is the longest of any modern constitution.

2. The word 'preamble' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

3. The preamble to the Magna Carta is considered to be the earliest example of a preamble in legal documents.

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Related Concepts

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1. prologue: A prologue is a similar introductory section that is often found in literary works, such as a novel or a play.

2. introduction: An introduction is a broader term that refers to the beginning of any text or document, not just those with a formal preamble.

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Culture

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The preamble has significant cultural and historical significance in various contexts. In literature, it is used to set the scene or establish the context of a story. In law, it is used to define the purpose and scope of a legal document.

How to Memorize "preamble"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a document being drafted, with the preamble as the first section that is written.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preamble' with the idea of setting the stage or establishing the context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Prepare Ahead' to remember the meaning of preamble.

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