Proem and Proposition

Proem

Proem noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.

Proposition and proem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proposition" instead a noun "Proem".

Proposition

Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

Proem and proposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proem" instead a noun "Proposition".

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