Preamble vs. Precursor — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Preamble and Precursor
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Preamble
A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute.
Precursor
One that precedes and indicates, suggests, or announces someone or something to come
Colonial opposition to unfair taxation by the British was a precursor of the Revolution.
Preamble
A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
I gave him the bad news without preamble
He could tell that what she said was by way of a preamble
Precursor
One that precedes another; a forerunner or predecessor
The new principal's precursor was an eminent educator.
Preamble
The introduction to a formal document that explains its purpose.
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Precursor
A biochemical substance, such as an intermediate compound in a chain of enzymatic reactions, from which a more stable or definitive product is formed
A precursor of insulin.
Preamble
A statement accompanying a law or regulation specifying its purpose or reason for enactment.
Precursor
That which precurses: a forerunner, predecessor, or indicator of approaching events.
Preamble
An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
Precursor
(chemistry) One of the compounds that participates in the chemical reaction that produces another compound.
Preamble
A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
Precursor
Caused by the following symbol.
Preamble
A syncword.
Precursor
One who, or that which, precedes an event, and indicates its approach; a forerunner; a harbinger.
Evil thoughts are the invisible, airy precursors of all the storms and tempests of the soul.
Preamble
(intransitive) To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.
Precursor
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction)
Preamble
A introductory portion; an introduction or preface, as to a book, document, etc.; specifically, the introductory part of a statute, which states the reasons and intent of the law.
Precursor
A person who goes before or announces the coming of another
Preamble
To make a preamble to; to preface; to serve as a preamble.
Precursor
An indication of the approach of something or someone
Preamble
A preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose)
Preamble
Make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document
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