preface — An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprefɪs/
Example Sentences
- I always skip the preface and jump straight to Chapter 1, but my professor says I'm missing important context.
- The CEO prefaced the meeting with an apology for the terrible coffee.
- Her memoir's preface revealed that she had written the entire book during commercial breaks.
preface
NOUN[/ˈprefɪs/]
An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims
The author reads the preface aloud at her book launch, setting the tone for readers.
PRE(before) + FACE(face) — placing his smiling FACE exactly PRE(before) chapter one, the author created a friendly preface.
Barely scratching the surface of the mystery, the detective only managed to read the killer's confusing preface.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praefatio' meaning 'a speaking beforehand,' derived from 'praefari' (to say before), combining the prefix 'prae-' (before) and 'fari' (to speak).
Breakdown
prae- (before) + fari (to speak) + -tion (noun suffix) = preface
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I always skip the preface and jump straight to Chapter 1, but my professor says I'm missing important context.”
“The CEO prefaced the meeting with an apology for the terrible coffee.”
“Her memoir's preface revealed that she had written the entire book during commercial breaks.”
“The preface explains the methodology used in this research study.”
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