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preface | unprefaced |

As a noun preface

is the beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

As a verb preface

is to introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

As an adjective unprefaced is

not prefaced; without a preface.

preface

English

(wikipedia preface)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
    • The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.
  • An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  • * Shakespeare
    • This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.
  • * Milton
    • Heaven's high behest no preface needs.
  • (Roman Catholic) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

    • Verb

    (prefac)
  • To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
    • Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.
  • To give a preface to.
    • to preface a book

    Related terms

    * prefatory

    See also

    * foretalk * foreword * introduction * prelude

    unprefaced

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Not prefaced; without a preface.