preface

Definition of Preface in English :

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Noun

1. foreword, preface, prolusion

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Verb

2. introduce, precede, preface, premise

furnish with a preface or introduction

Example Sentences:
'She always precedes her lectures with a joke'
'He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Preface

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noun

1.

a statement written as an introduction to a literary or other work, typically explaining its scope, intention, method, etc; foreword

2.

anything introductory

3. Roman Catholic Church

a prayer of thanksgiving and exhortation serving as an introduction to the canon of the Mass

verb (transitive)

4.

to furnish with a preface

5.

to serve as a preface to

Preface

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noun

1. [usually P-]; Roman Catholic Church

the introduction to the Canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus

2.

an introductory statement to a book, telling its purpose, plan, etc., esp. a brief one written by the book's author

3.

something preliminary or introductory; prelude

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈprefaced or ˈprefacing

4.

to furnish or introduce with a preface

5.

to be or serve as a preface to; begin

Preface

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n.

1.

a. A preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background and is usually written by the author.

b. An introductory section, as of a speech.

2. Something introductory; a preliminary: An informal brunch served as a preface to the three-day conference.

3. often Preface The words introducing the central part of the Eucharist in several Christian churches.

tr.v. pref·aced, pref·ac·ing, pref·ac·es

1. To introduce by or provide with a preliminary statement or essay.

2. To serve as an introduction to.

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