👉 The term "praeludium" is a Latin word that can be translated to "staircase or staircase". It refers to the first step of the stairs in a sequence of steps, typically leading to an upper floor. In the context of architecture and construction, it's often used as a metaphor for building up from the ground. The term comes from the Italian term "præ-", which means "before," and "ludium," which is Latin for staircase or stairway