preface

[ pref-is ]

/ ˈprɛf ɪs /

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noun

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.

Ecclesiastical. a prayer of thanksgiving, the introduction to the canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus.

verb (used with object), pref·aced, pref·ac·ing.

to provide with or introduce by a preface.

to serve as a preface to.

Origin of preface

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin prēfātia, for Latin praefātiō “a saying beforehand,” equivalent to praefāt(us) (past participle of praefārī “to say beforehand”; see pre-, fate) + -iōn- -ion

SYNONYMS FOR preface

2, 3 preamble, prologue, prolegomena.

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ANTONYMS FOR preface

1 appendix.

2, 3 epilogue.

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synonym study for preface

1. See introduction.

OTHER WORDS FROM preface

pref·ac·er, nounun·pref·aced, adjective

Words nearby preface

pre-existing, preexposure, pref., prefab, prefabricate, preface, prefatory, prefect, prefect apostolic, prefectorial, prefecture

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Example sentences from the Web for preface

In his preface, Solomon suggests that other movements can learn from this one.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality|E.J. Graff|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Music journalist Joel Selwin annotates, with a preface by Donovan, a foreword by Jorma Kaukonen, and an afterword by John Poppy.
The Best Coffee Table Books of 2014|Robert Birnbaum|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I quote Immanuel Kant in my preface, defining enlightenment as mankind coming out of its self-imposed immaturity.
The Real Legacy of Richard Nixon|Scott Porch|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Elizabeth Drew writes about that in the preface of her republished book about Nixon.
The Real Legacy of Richard Nixon|Scott Porch|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“It is just notes and thinkings,” Fenn writes by way of preface.
Clues for Finding Forrest Fenn’s Buried Treasure, Part 2|Tony Doukopil|March 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The preface to the third edition also bears the date of his birthday.
Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica|James Boswell
Indeed I have run into a preface, while I professed to write a dedication.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling|Henry Fielding
In the first edition they forgot the preface, which is very strange.
Superstition In All Ages (1732)|Jean Meslier
The verses used as preface appeared in the issue of Truth for 4th November 1914.
The Secret Service Submarine|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
From this preface, the world took fright, and we may judge in what manner she intended to follow up her plea for education.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall

British Dictionary definitions for preface

preface

/ (ˈprɛfɪs) /

noun

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

anything introductory

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

verb (tr)

to furnish with a preface

to serve as a preface to

Derived forms of preface

prefacer, noun

Word Origin for preface

C14: from Medieval Latin praefātia, from Latin praefātiō a saying beforehand, from praefārī to utter in advance, from prae before + fārī to say

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单词	preface
释义	preface [ pref-is ] / ˈprɛf ɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preface ON THESAURUS.COM noun 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. Ecclesiastical. a prayer of thanksgiving, the introduction to the canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus. verb (used with object), pref·aced, pref·ac·ing. to provide with or introduce by a preface. to serve as a preface to. Origin of preface First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin prēfātia, for Latin praefātiō “a saying beforehand,” equivalent to praefāt(us) (past participle of praefārī “to say beforehand”; see pre-, fate) + -iōn- -ion SYNONYMS FOR preface 2, 3 preamble, prologue, prolegomena. SEE SYNONYMS FOR preface ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR preface 1 appendix. 2, 3 epilogue. SEE ANTONYMS FOR preface ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for preface 1. See introduction. OTHER WORDS FROM preface pref·ac·er, nounun·pref·aced, adjective Words nearby preface pre-existing, preexposure, pref., prefab, prefabricate, preface, prefatory, prefect, prefect apostolic, prefectorial, prefecture Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preface In his preface, Solomon suggests that other movements can learn from this one. The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality\|E.J. Graff\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Music journalist Joel Selwin annotates, with a preface by Donovan, a foreword by Jorma Kaukonen, and an afterword by John Poppy. The Best Coffee Table Books of 2014\|Robert Birnbaum\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I quote Immanuel Kant in my preface, defining enlightenment as mankind coming out of its self-imposed immaturity. The Real Legacy of Richard Nixon\|Scott Porch\|August 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Elizabeth Drew writes about that in the preface of her republished book about Nixon. The Real Legacy of Richard Nixon\|Scott Porch\|August 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “It is just notes and thinkings,” Fenn writes by way of preface. Clues for Finding Forrest Fenn’s Buried Treasure, Part 2\|Tony Doukopil\|March 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The preface to the third edition also bears the date of his birthday. Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica\|James Boswell Indeed I have run into a preface, while I professed to write a dedication. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling\|Henry Fielding In the first edition they forgot the preface, which is very strange. Superstition In All Ages (1732)\|Jean Meslier The verses used as preface appeared in the issue of Truth for 4th November 1914. The Secret Service Submarine\|Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull From this preface, the world took fright, and we may judge in what manner she intended to follow up her plea for education. The College, the Market, and the Court\|Caroline H. Dall British Dictionary definitions for preface preface / (ˈprɛfɪs) / noun a statement written as an introduction to a literary or other work, typically explaining its scope, intention, method, etc; foreword anything introductory RC Church a prayer of thanksgiving and exhortation serving as an introduction to the canon of the Mass verb (tr) to furnish with a preface to serve as a preface to Derived forms of preface prefacer, noun Word Origin for preface C14: from Medieval Latin praefātia, from Latin praefātiō a saying beforehand, from praefārī to utter in advance, from prae before + fārī to say Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preface preamble, foreword, prologue, prelude, explanation, overture, prolegomenon, preliminary, beginning, exordium, begin, lead, launch, commence, prefix, usher, open, precede, proem, prelusion
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preface

noun

verb (used with object), pref·aced, pref·ac·ing.

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