1. of, relating to, or constituting a preface or introduction
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The author’s proemial remarks set the tone for the entire work.
• His proemial comments were brief but effective.
• The proemial section outlined the book’s main themes.
• She delivered proemial observations before beginning her lecture.
• The proemial paragraph introduced the central argument.
• His proemial statement clarified the purpose of the study.