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prefatory

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective prefatory has 1 sense
  1. introductory, prefatorial, prefatory - serving as an introduction or preface
    Antonym: succeeding (indirect, via preceding)

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Prefatory

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Serving as an introduction or preface.

Example Sentence: The book includes a prefatory chapter that sets the stage for the entire story.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short introductory statement or remarks at the beginning of a book, speech, or document.

Example Sentence: The author included a heartfelt prefatory expressing gratitude to the readers.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner relating to or characteristic of a preface.

Example Sentence: The speaker prefatorily acknowledged the previous research before presenting their own findings.

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