protactic

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek προτακτικός (protaktikós, placed in front), from πρό (pró) +‎ τάσσω (tássō) +‎ -τός (-tós) +‎ -ικός (-ikós).

Adjective

protactic (not comparable)

  1. Giving a previous narrative or explanation, as of the plot or personages of a play; introductory.
    Synonym: protatic
    Coordinate terms: prefatory; expository

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