Preface

noun

/ˈpɹɛfəs/

Word Frequency: 11.8

Definitions

1.nounThe 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."

2.nounAn introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

3.nounThe prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

4.nounA title or epithet.

5.verbTo introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

"Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."

6.verbTo give a preface to.

"to preface a book"

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