exordial
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Pertaining to an exordium; introductory; initial.
Examples
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But the greatest underweening of this life is to undervalue that, unto which this is but exordial or a passage leading unto it.
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This interpretation will justify or palliate the exordial dialogue.
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If the exordial verses of Homer be compared with the rest of the poem, they will not appear remarkable for plainness or simplicity, but rather eminently adorned and illuminated:
The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II
Note
The word 'exordial' comes from a Latin word meaning 'beginning'.
