Where does “preludially” come from?
preludially (English) comes from English preludial, from English prelude, from Middle French prélude, from Latin praeludium, from Latin praeludo, from Latin prae-, from Proto-Italic prai-, from Proto-Indo-European preh₂- — passed , crossed.
preludially (English): As, or in the manner of, a prelude
Definitions
- As, or in the manner of, a prelude
Ancestry of “preludially”, step by step
preludially traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English preludial
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | preludial | Of or pertaining to a prelude |
| 2 | English | prelude | An introductory or preliminary performance or... |
| 3 | Middle French | prélude | singing to test a musical instrument |
| 4 | Latin | praeludium | A prologue, prelude |
| 5 | Latin | praeludo | I play beforehand; I preface |
| 6 | Latin | prae- | before; in front; in charge |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | prai- | pre-, before |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | preh₂- | before, in front |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |