Preface meaning
To preface is to introduce something or begin.
An example of to preface is to explain why you are telling a story.
verb
The definition of a preface is an introduction.
An example of a preface is the first part of a book.
noun
The words introducing the central part of the Eucharist in several Christian churches.
noun
To introduce by or provide with a preliminary statement or essay.
verb
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To serve as an introduction to.
verb
The introduction to the canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus.
noun
Something introductory; a preliminary.
An informal brunch served as a preface to the three-day conference.
noun
An introductory statement to a book, telling its purpose, plan, etc., esp. a brief one written by the book's author.
noun
Something preliminary or introductory; prelude.
noun
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To furnish or introduce with a preface.
verb
To be or serve as a preface to; begin.
verb
The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.
noun
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
noun
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.
verb
To give a preface to.
To preface a book.
verb
Origin of preface
- Middle English from Old French from Latin praefātiō praefātiōn- from praefātus past participle of praefārī to say before prae- pre- fārī to speak bhā-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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