C1 adjective Formal

prologcide

/ˌproʊlɒɡˈsaɪd/

Describing an action, policy, or mindset that involves the intentional destruction, removal, or bypassing of a prologue or introductory phase. It characterizes anything that seeks to eliminate the 'start' to reach the core or conclusion immediately.

Examples

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1

Her prologcide habit of skipping the first chapter of every novel often left her confused about the characters' motivations.

Her prologcide habit of skipping the first chapter of every novel often left her confused about the characters' motivations.

2

The committee's prologcide decision to cut the opening ceremonies was met with significant backlash from the traditionalists.

The committee's prologcide decision to cut the opening ceremonies was met with significant backlash from the traditionalists.

3

That movie was so prologcide; it just dropped us into the middle of a car chase with no setup at all.

That movie was so prologcide; it just dropped us into the middle of a car chase with no setup at all.

Word Family

Noun
prologcide
Verb
prologcidize
Adverb
prologcidally
Adjective
prologcide
Related
prologcidist
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Prolog' (the start) and 'cide' (to kill, like in pesticide). You are 'killing the prologue'.

Quick Quiz

The editor's ______ cut removed the essential backstory, leaving the audience confused about the protagonist's origins.

Correct!

The correct answer is: prologcide

Examples

1

Her prologcide habit of skipping the first chapter of every novel often left her confused about the characters' motivations.

everyday

Her prologcide habit of skipping the first chapter of every novel often left her confused about the characters' motivations.

2

The committee's prologcide decision to cut the opening ceremonies was met with significant backlash from the traditionalists.

formal

The committee's prologcide decision to cut the opening ceremonies was met with significant backlash from the traditionalists.

3

That movie was so prologcide; it just dropped us into the middle of a car chase with no setup at all.

informal

That movie was so prologcide; it just dropped us into the middle of a car chase with no setup at all.

4

In his critique, the professor argued that the author's prologcide style serves to alienate readers who require historical context.

academic

In his critique, the professor argued that the author's prologcide style serves to alienate readers who require historical context.

5

Our new CEO has a prologcide approach to meetings, often demanding we skip the introductions and get straight to the quarterly figures.

business

Our new CEO has a prologcide approach to meetings, often demanding we skip the introductions and get straight to the quarterly figures.

Word Family

Noun
prologcide
Verb
prologcidize
Adverb
prologcidally
Adjective
prologcide
Related
prologcidist

Common Collocations

prologcide tendency prologcide tendency
prologcide editing prologcide editing
prologcide approach prologcide approach
prologcide policy prologcide policy
prologcide effect prologcide effect

Common Phrases

a pure prologcide act

a pure prologcide act

the prologcide method

the prologcide method

prologcide by design

prologcide by design

Often Confused With

prologcide vs prolonged

Prolonged means extended in time, while prologcide refers to destroying an introduction.

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Usage Notes

Use this word to describe a specific style of editing or management where the 'beginning' is intentionally sacrificed for the sake of speed or directness.

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Common Mistakes

Learners might use this as a noun for the person doing the action, but in this specific technical context, it is used as an adjective to describe the action or the result.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Prolog' (the start) and 'cide' (to kill, like in pesticide). You are 'killing the prologue'.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'prologos' (preface) and the Latin suffix '-cida' (killer/cutter).

Grammar Patterns

used as an attributive adjective before a noun can follow 'to be' or other linking verbs
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Cultural Context

In modern fast-paced digital culture, prologcide tendencies are becoming more common as attention spans shorten.

Quick Quiz

The editor's ______ cut removed the essential backstory, leaving the audience confused about the protagonist's origins.

Correct!

The correct answer is: prologcide

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