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Prefacing: meaning, definitions and examples

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prefacing

 

[ หˆprษ›fษ™sษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing an introduction

Prefacing refers to the act of introducing or providing a prelude to something, often to prepare the audience for the main content. It usually includes preliminary remarks that explain the purpose or setting of the work. This term is commonly used in literature, speeches, and presentations. A preface often serves to give context or background information that can enhance the understanding of the primary material.

Synonyms

introducing, opening, presenting.

Examples of usage

  • She began the lecture by prefacing her main points.
  • The author included a preface to explain her motivations.
  • He prefaced his comments with a brief overview of the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "prefacing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prefรกcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengantar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตะฐะผะฑัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedmowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰ๆ›ธใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉface

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prefacio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnsรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edmluva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predslov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predgovor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปา“ั‹ ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prefacio

Etymology

The word 'prefacing' comes from the Latin word 'praefatio', which is a combination of 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'fari' meaning 'to speak'. This etymology reflects the function of a preface as a verbal introduction to a larger body of written work. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, evolving to refer specifically to the introductory remarks often found at the beginning of books, essays, or speeches. Prefaces are important tools in literature, allowing authors to set the stage, clarify intentions, and provide readers with essential context that may influence their understanding and appreciation of the main content.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,874 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.