prefatory

[ pref-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ ˈprɛf əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

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adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of a preface: prefatory explanations.

Often pref·a·to·ri·al .

Origin of prefatory

1665–75; <Latin praefāt(iō) preface + -ory¹

OTHER WORDS FROM prefatory

pref·a·to·ri·ly, adverb

Words nearby prefatory

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

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Example sentences from the Web for prefatory

Clusters of prefatory tags (“the ancient Greek philosopher Plato”) alternate with definitions of standard tropes and devices.
John Sutherland‘s Enjoyable Little History of Literature|Malcolm Forbes|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Consequently, an important aspect of Shakespeare, even Prefatory Shakespeare, is missing.
The Best of Brit Lit|Peter Stothard|May 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A prefatory chapter sets forth the object of the work, and the claims of the art.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864|Various
If readers will be diligent, here, so far as needful, are the prefatory steps.
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XX. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

My first Lady-Bore—see how quickly I get to the matter in hand, without wasting so much as a single line in prefatory phrases!
My Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 2)|Wilkie Collins
Prefatory matter is not to be included in the enumeration of pages.
Smithsonian Report on the Construction of Catalogues of Libraries and their Publication by Means of Separate, Stereotyped Titles|Charles C. Jewett
In the prefatory chapter the author gives us some insight into the trials of his own mind.
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870|Various

British Dictionary definitions for prefatory

prefatory

prefatorial (ˌprɛfəˈtɔːrɪəl)

/ (ˈprɛfətərɪ, -trɪ) /

adjective

of, involving, or serving as a preface; introductory

Derived forms of prefatory

prefatorily or prefatorially, adverb

Word Origin for prefatory

C17: from Latin praefārī to say in advance; see preface

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单词	prefatory
释义	prefatory [ pref-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ] / ˈprɛf əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prefatory ON THESAURUS.COM adjective of, relating to, or of the nature of a preface: prefatory explanations. Often pref·a·to·ri·al . Origin of prefatory 1665–75; <Latin praefāt(iō) preface + -ory¹ OTHER WORDS FROM prefatory pref·a·to·ri·ly, adverb Words nearby prefatory preexposure, pref., prefab, prefabricate, preface, prefatory, prefect, prefect apostolic, prefectorial, prefecture, prefecture apostolic Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prefatory Clusters of prefatory tags (“the ancient Greek philosopher Plato”) alternate with definitions of standard tropes and devices. John Sutherland‘s Enjoyable Little History of Literature\|Malcolm Forbes\|November 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Consequently, an important aspect of Shakespeare, even Prefatory Shakespeare, is missing. The Best of Brit Lit\|Peter Stothard\|May 15, 2011\|DAILY BEAST A prefatory chapter sets forth the object of the work, and the claims of the art. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864\|Various If readers will be diligent, here, so far as needful, are the prefatory steps. History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XX. (of XXI.)\|Thomas Carlyle My first Lady-Bore—see how quickly I get to the matter in hand, without wasting so much as a single line in prefatory phrases! My Miscellanies, Vol. 1 (of 2)\|Wilkie Collins Prefatory matter is not to be included in the enumeration of pages. Smithsonian Report on the Construction of Catalogues of Libraries and their Publication by Means of Separate, Stereotyped Titles\|Charles C. Jewett In the prefatory chapter the author gives us some insight into the trials of his own mind. Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870\|Various British Dictionary definitions for prefatory prefatory prefatorial (ˌprɛfəˈtɔːrɪəl) / (ˈprɛfətərɪ, -trɪ) / adjective of, involving, or serving as a preface; introductory Derived forms of prefatory prefatorily or prefatorially, adverb Word Origin for prefatory C17: from Latin praefārī to say in advance; see preface 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 prefatory beginning, initiative, introductory, preliminary
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prefatory

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British Dictionary definitions for prefatory

prefatorial (ˌprɛfəˈtɔːrɪəl)

adjective

Derived forms of prefatory

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