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Preparation vs Preface - What's the difference?

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Preparation is a related term of preface.


As nouns the difference between preparation and preface

is that preparation is preparation while preface is the part of the liturgy that precedes the main part of the eucharist.

preparation

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
  • That which is prepared.
  • (countable) A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
  • The traditional remedy is a bitter preparation made from steamed herbs.

    Anagrams

    * ----

    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

    See also

    * foretalk * foreword * introduction * prelude