transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌprō-li-ˈgä-mə-ˌnän, -nən ]
noun
( plural pro·le·gom·e·na -nə)
Etymology: Greek, neuter present passive participle of prolegein to say beforehand, from pro- before + legein to say — more at legend
Date: circa 1652
: prefatory remarks ; specifically : a formal essay or critical discussion serving to introduce and interpret an extended work
• pro·le·gom·e·nous -nəs adjective