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View usage for: prefatory in British English (ˈprɛfətərɪ, -trɪ) or prefatorial (ˌprɛfəˈtɔːrɪəl) adjectiveof, involving, or serving as a preface; introductory Derived forms prefatorily (ˈprefatorily) or prefatorially (ˌprefaˈtorially) adverb Word origin C17: from Latin praefārī to say in advance; see prefaceprefatory in American English (ˈprɛfəˌtɔri) adjective of, like, or serving as a preface; introductory Derived forms prefatorily (ˌprefaˈtorily) adverb Word origin < L praefatus (see preface) + -ory Synonyms of 'prefatory'introductory, opening, preliminary, preparatory More Synonyms of prefatory Definition concerning a preface the prefatory remarks supplied by the editors Synonyms precursory prefatorial prelusive prelusory proemial prolegomenal Additional synonymsDefinition preceding in time or order They were allowed to take account of antecedent legislation. Synonyms preceding, earlier, former, previous, prior, preliminary, foregoing, anterior, precursorythe season's opening game Synonyms first, early, earliest, beginning, premier, primary, initial, maiden, inaugural, commencing, introductory, initiatory Synonyms preceding, previous, prior, preliminary, introductory, preparatory, antecedent, prefatory- preen
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Additional synonymsDefinition occurring before or in preparation Preliminary talks began yesterday. Synonyms first, opening, trial, initial, test, pilot, prior, introductory, preparatory, exploratory, initiatory, prefatory, precursoryDefinition introductory At least a year's preparatory work will be needed. Synonyms introductory, preliminary, opening, basic, primary, elementary, prefatory, preparative |