Prefixed vs Prefaced - What's the difference?
prefixed | prefaced |
Having a (specified) prefix.
Added as a prefix.
(prefix)
(preface)
The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
* Shakespeare
* Milton
(Roman Catholic) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
To give a preface to.
As verbs the difference between prefixed and prefaced
is that prefixed is past tense of prefix while prefaced is past tense of preface.As an adjective prefixed
is having a (specified) prefix.prefixed
English
Alternative forms
* (all archaic)Adjective
(head)Verb
(head)prefaced
English
Verb
(head)preface
English
(wikipedia preface)Alternative forms
* (archaic)Noun
(en noun)- The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field.
- This superficial tale / Is but a preface of her worthy praise.
- Heaven's high behest no preface needs.
Verb
(prefac)- Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well.
- to preface a book