prefatory Definition
- 1serving as an introduction to a book, speech, or other text
- 2of or relating to a preface
Using prefatory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prefatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The author's prefatory remarks set the tone for the rest of the book.
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The editor added a prefatory note to explain the context of the text.
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The prefatory pages of the report contain important background information.
prefatory Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prefatory
Origins of prefatory
from Latin 'praefatio', meaning 'a saying beforehand'
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Summary: prefatory in Brief
The term 'prefatory' [ˈprɛfətɔːri] refers to something that serves as an introduction to a book, speech, or other text. It is often used to describe the preface of a book or report, as in 'The author's prefatory remarks set the tone for the rest of the book.'
