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prefatory
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put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation
Example
His prefatory speech gave the audience a brief overview of the evening’s agenda.
The editor's prefatory note explains the historical context of the letters in the collection.
The author's prefatory remarks provided insight into the inspiration behind the novel.
The professor’s prefatory comments set the tone for the lecture that followed.
The book includes a prefatory chapter that outlines the research methods used in the study.
