preface

Meanings

Plural: prefaces

Noun

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
A title or epithet.

Verb

furnish with a preface or introduction
- "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.
To give a preface to.

Origin / Etymology

Late 14th century, from Middle English preface, prefas, from Old French preface (from which derives the modern French préface), from Medieval Latin prefātia, for classical Latin praefātiō (“a saying beforehand”), from praefor (“to speak beforehand”), from prae- (“beforehand”) + for (“to speak”).

Synonyms

foreword, introduce, precede, premise, prolusion

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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