exordium [noun]

Definition of exordium:

(rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse

Synonyms of exordium:

● Foreword

● Preface

● Prologue

● Introduction

● Preamble

● Prelude


Opposite/Antonyms of exordium:

● Final chapter

● Addendum

● Appendix

● Codicil

● Ensue

● Epilogue


Sentence/Example of exordium:

The Beatitudes should be seen, according to Betz, as an exordium for the entire Sermon.