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exordium

Exordium (noun) means a beginning.

noun
1
A beginning.
2
The introduction to an essay or discourse.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin exordium (“beginning, commencement”), from exōrdior (“to begin, commence”), from ex (“out of, from”) + ōrdior (“to begin”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of exordium?

"exordium" (noun) means a beginning.

What are the different meanings of exordium?

"exordium" has 2 main meanings: 1. A beginning; 2. The introduction to an essay or discourse.

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