Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Preambulatory · Pre·am·bu·la·to·ry · IPA /pɹiˈæmbjʊləˌtɔɹi/ 01 a. Preceding; going before; introductory. 1. Preceding; going before; introductory.[R.] “Simon Magus had preambulatory impieties.” — Jer. Taylor.