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Meaning
Noun
●
A
beginning
or
introductory
portion
that
comes before
the main
text
of a
document
or
book
,
typically
serving
to
contextualize
or
explain
the
writing
of the
book
and sometimes to
acknowledge
others' contributions.
●
An
introduction
, or
series
of
preliminary
remarks.
●
In Roman Catholicism:
A
variable
prayer
forming
the
prelude
or
introduction
to the Eucharistic Prayer or
canon
of the Mass,
following
the Sursum corda
dialogue
and
leading
into the Sanctus.
●
A
title
or epithet.
●
Alternative letter-case form of
preface
(“prayer before the
canon
of the Mass”).
Verb
●
To
introduce
or make a
comment
before (the main point).
●
To give a
preface
to.
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Synonyms
Foreword
Introduction
Proem
Prologue
PræFace
Foreward
Lead-In
Related
Preamble
Dignify
Rephrase
Rebut
Interject
Restate
Reiterate
Prologue
Disclaim
Reply
Summarize
Prelude
Book
Addendum
Article
Paraphrase
Essay
Postscript
Quote
Chapter
Excerpt
Reference
Letter
Manuscript
Clarify
Subtitle
Biography
Punctuate
Document
Paragraph
Thesis
Description
Novel
Text
Poem
Publication
Quotation
Contextualise
Verse
Hymn
Autobiography
Disclaimer
Footnote
Synopsis
Textbook
Exposition
Rejoinder
Declaration
Story
Statement
Epistle
Rebuttal
Bibliography
Treatise
Proposal
Journal
Allusion
Follow Up
More
Rhymes
Preface
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