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prefatory

adjective pref·a·to·ry \ ˈpre-fə-ˌtȯr-ē \

Definition of prefatory

1 :of, relating to, or constituting a preface

prefatory remarks

2 :located in front

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Examples of prefatory in a Sentence

The speaker made some prefatory remarks.
Each chapter in the book has a prefatory quotation.

Origin and Etymology of prefatory

Latin praefari

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First Known Use: 1675

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prefatory Synonyms

Synonyms

beginning, introductory, precursory, preliminary, prelim, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary

Related Words

introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying; premonitory, warning; basic, elementary, fundamental; ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, prior

Near Antonyms

after, behind, following, subsequent

PREFATORY Defined for English Language Learners

prefatory

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Definition of prefatory for English Language Learners

: included at the beginning of a book, speech, etc., as an introduction

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