Preamble

Pronunciation: /priːˈæmbəl/

Preamble (noun)

  1. An introductory statement at the beginning of a document, explaining its purpose.
  2. The first part of a speech that introduces the main topic.

Examples

  • The preamble outlines the document's purpose.
  • A preamble often summarizes the document's main points.

Common collocations: draft a preamble, preamble section, concise preamble, deliver a preamble, opening preamble

Synonyms of Preamble

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Preamble

  • referring to the end of a text