preamble

Meanings

Noun

a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
A syncword.
A precursor.

Verb

make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English preamble, from Old French preambule (French préambule), from Medieval Latin praeambulum, from praeambulō (“I walk before”).

Synonyms

forespeech, foretale, foretalk, foreword, preface, prologue

Antonyms

afterword, conclusion, epilogue, foreword, last word, postamble

Scrabble Score: 14

preamble is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
preamble is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
preamble is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

preamble is a valid Words With Friends word