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proemial

ADJECTIVE
introductory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inaugural preparatory
WEAK
anterior basic beginning early elementary incipient inductive initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory prelusive preparative primary prior provisional rudimentary starting
Antonyms
WEAK
concluding ending final finishing last
ADJECTIVE
prolegomenous
Synonyms
WEAK
anterior basic beginning early elementary inaugural incipient inductive initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory preliminary prelusive preparative preparatory primary prior provisional rudimentary starting

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It is established at present, that the proemial lines of a poem, in which the general subject is proposed, must be void of glitter and embellishment.

From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II by Samuel Johnson

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