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prefatory

 

[ หˆprษ›fษ™tษ›ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

introduction, opening

Prefatory refers to something that serves as an introduction or preface to a main text or subject. It typically provides background information, context, or an overview of what is to follow. In academic and literary works, prefatory materials set the stage for readers by outlining the significance of the work. Prefatory remarks or sections can help to clarify the author's intentions and provide insight into the themes and objectives of the piece.

Synonyms

foreword, introductory, opening, preliminary, prelude

Examples of usage

  • The prefatory remarks helped readers understand the author's perspective.
  • She included a prefatory note before the main chapters.
  • His prefatory essay outlined the key themes of the book.

Translations

Translations of the word "prefatory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prefatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคšเคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einleitend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengantar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ัƒะฟะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wstฤ™pny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบๆ–‡ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉfaciel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prefatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnsรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ู‡ูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบvodnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบvodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ่จ€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uvodna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forsรญรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ั–ัะฟะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prefatorio

Etymology

The term 'prefatory' originates from the Latin word 'praefatior', which means 'to speak beforehand'. This Latin term combines 'prae-', meaning 'before', and 'fari', meaning 'to speak'. The word made its way into Middle English, evolving to describe materials that are placed before the main content of a work. Over centuries, the concept of a preface or introductory section became an established practice in literature and academia. Authors have long recognized the value of guiding readers through their thoughts and providing context for their arguments. As literary forms evolved, prefatory sections continued to adapt, with modern texts often including acknowledgments, introductions, or forewords that serve similar purposes. Today, prefatory elements remain crucial in various forms of writing, including novels, research papers, and essays.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,993, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.