Prologued: meaning, definitions and examples
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prologued
[ ˈproʊlɒɡd ]
past tense
The term 'prologued' is the past tense of the verb 'prologue,' which refers to the act of providing an introduction to a literary work, event, or situation. It can also mean to begin something with an introduction or preface. This term is often used in the context of literature and presentations where a prologue serves to set the stage for what is to come. In essence, it implies that something has been prefaced or introduced formally before the main content.
Synonyms
initiated, introduced, prefaced
Examples of usage
- The author prologued the story with a brief historical background.
- She prologued her presentation with a quote from a famous philosopher.
- The play was prologued by a scene that explained the characters' motivations.
Translations
Translations of the word "prologued" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prologado
🇮🇳 पूर्ववर्ती
🇩🇪 prologiert
🇮🇩 prolog
🇺🇦 прологізований
🇵🇱 prologowany
🇯🇵 序章された
🇫🇷 prologué
🇪🇸 prologado
🇹🇷 prolog edilmiş
🇰🇷 프롤로그된
🇸🇦 مقدم
🇨🇿 prologovaný
🇸🇰 prologovaný
🇨🇳 序言的
🇸🇮 prologiran
🇮🇸 forsíður
🇰🇿 алдын ала
🇬🇪 პროლოგირებული
🇦🇿 proloq edilmiş
🇲🇽 prologado
Etymology
The word 'prologued' derives from the noun 'prologue,' originating from the Greek word 'prologos,' which combines 'pro-' meaning 'before' and 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'speech.' The use of 'prologue' has been prevalent since the 14th century, primarily in literary contexts to denote introductory material before the main text. The transition from 'prologue' to its verb form 'prologued' signifies the action of providing this introduction, further cementing the term's relevance in both written and spoken forms. Over centuries, as literature evolved, the importance of a prologue remained, allowing writers to set context, introduce themes, or provide insight into character motivations. The continued use of 'prologued' emphasizes the artistic endeavor in storytelling and presentation.