Definition

Related to or serving as an introduction, often found at the beginning of a book or document.

Example

The author included a prefatory note to explain the purpose of the book.

Conversation

Did you read the prefatory section of that new book?

Yeah, it really set the tone for the whole story.

I thought it was interesting how it explained the author's background.

Definitely! It made me appreciate the book even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prefatory → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "fatum" (from Latin "fari", meaning to speak). The word "prefatory" refers to something that is spoken or written before the main text, such as a preface.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'spoken before' ('pre-') the main content, like a preface in a book.

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