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preface

 

[ หˆprษ›fษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

literature

An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aim.

Synonyms

foreword, introduction, prologue

Examples of usage

  • The preface of the novel provided background information about the author.
  • The preface of the textbook outlined the key concepts to be covered.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

To introduce or begin (a book or speech) with a preface.

Synonyms

begin, introduce, start

Examples of usage

  • The author decided to preface the novel with a personal anecdote.
  • She prefaced her presentation with a brief overview of the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "preface" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prefรกcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendahuluan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะผะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedmowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบๆ–‡ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉface

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prefacio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnsรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฌธ (seomun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ (muqaddima)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edmluva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predslov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰่จ€ (qiรกnyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predgovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ั–ัะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ (ts'inasit'qvaoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prefacio

Word origin

The word 'preface' originated from the Latin word 'praefatio', which means 'a saying beforehand'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Prefaces have been used in literature for centuries to provide context, background information, and insights into the author's intentions.

See also: deface, efface, face, facet, facing, interface.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,712 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.