prelusive

[Lat. prælusus, pa. par. of præ ludo.] [PRELUDE, 8.] Of the nature of a prelude: introductory; serving as a prelude or introduction to that which is to follow. "Softly shaking on the dimpled pool Prelusive drops." Thomson: Spring, 174. prě-lü'-sive-ly, adv . [Eng. prelusive ; -ly.] By way of introduction or prelude; previously. prě-lü-sõr-1-lý, adv . [English prelusory ; -ly.) The same as PRELUSIVELY (q. v.). prě-lü-sõr-ý, adj. [Lat. prælusus, pa, par. of præludo.] [PRELUDE, 8.] Prelusive, introductory, preparatory. "The prelusory lighter brand is hings of these swords." -Hammond: Works , iv. 470.