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   Pref·ace

   /ˈprefəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.
   • ▪ the introduction or preliminary part of a speech or event: "it was an abrupt question, made without even the preface of a greeting"
   • ▪ the introduction to the central part of the Eucharist, historically forming the first part of the canon or prayer of consecration.

   verb

   • 1. provide (a book) with a preface: "the book is prefaced by a quotation from William Faulkner"
   • ▪ introduce or begin (a speech or event) with or by doing something: "it is important to preface the debate with a general comment"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin praefatia, alteration of Latin praefatio(n-) ‘words spoken beforehand’, from the verb praefari, from prae ‘before’ + fari ‘speak’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. prefatorial adjective

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   Apr 26, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A preface is an introduction at the beginning of a book that explains what the book is about or why it was written. ...the preface to Kelman's novel. 2. transitive verb. If you preface an action or speech with something else, you do or say this other thing first.

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   preface meaning: a piece of writing at the beginning of a book that explains why it was written. Learn more.

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   Definition of preface verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   PREFACE definition: a piece of writing at the beginning of a book that explains why it was written. Learn more.

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   a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc. an introductory part, as of a speech. something preliminary or introductory: The meeting was the preface to an alliance.

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   Mar 22, 2023 · A preface may be used to introduce a work of nonfiction, such as a book, dissertation, or thesis. Your preface will provide information about your background to establish your credibility, as well as why you wrote the book.

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