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pref·a·to·ry  (prf-tôr, -tr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or constituting a preface; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary.
[From Latin praeftus, past participle of praefr, to say before; see preface.]
prefa·tori·ly adv.
prefatory [ˈprɛfətərɪ -trɪ], prefatorial [ˌprɛfəˈtɔːrɪəl]
adj
of, involving, or serving as a preface; introductory
[from Latin praefārī to say in advance; see preface]
prefatorily , prefatorially adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.prefatory - serving as an introduction or preface
prefatorial, introductory
preceding - existing or coming before
Translations
prefatory [ˈprefətərɪ] ADJ (frm) [remarks, article, note] → preliminar, introductorio
prefatory
adj → einleitend


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There is no need for me to add more to these few prefatory words than is here written.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
I have heard of a dramatic writer who used to say, he would rather write a play than a prologue; in like manner, I think, I can with less pains write one of the books of this history than the prefatory chapter to each of them.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Homer, after a few prefatory words, at once brings in a man, or woman, or other personage; none of them wanting in characteristic qualities, but each with a character of his own.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
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