† preˈludiately,adv.Obs.rare. [f. as prec. + -ate2 + -ly2.] By way of a prelude. 1593Nashe Christ's TearsEp.Ded., Giue mee leaue with the Sportiue Sea Porposes, preludiatelie a little to play before the storme of my Teares.1623Cockeram, Preludiately-done, done as a Prologue.