prefatory
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British pronunciation
/pɹɪfˈatəɹˌi/

Definition & Meaning of "prefatory"in English

prefatory
01

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

example
Examples
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.
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