preface

[Pref·ace]

A preface is an introduction to the main text of a book, when an author or critic can write directly to the reader. A preface often describes how a book came together, like a behind the scenes glimpse of the final product.

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Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

Noun
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Verb
furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

n.
Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

n.
The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

v. t.
To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

v. i.
To make a preface.

Preface

Pref"ace (?; 48), n. [F. pr'82face; cf. Sp. prefacio, prefacion, It. prefazio, prefazione; all fr. L. praefatio, fr. praefari to speak or say beforehand; prae before + fari, fatus, to speak. See Fate.] 1. Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise.

Heaven's high behest no preface needs.

2. (R. C. Ch.) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. Addis & Arnold. Proper preface (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.), a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons. Syn. -- Introduction; preliminary; preamble; proem; prelude; prologue.

Preface

Pref"ace, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prefaced ; p. pr. & vb. n. Prefacing.] To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

Preface

Pref"ace, v. i. To make a preface. Jer. Taylor.

Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.

To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.

To make a preface.

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Usage Examples

Plato's philosophy is a dignified preface to future religion.

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