Definition of preface

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  • preface is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • preface is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
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Definition of preface

  • a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. foreword
    2. prolusion
  • furnish with a preface or introduction (verb)

    Examples

    1. He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution

    Synonyms

    1. introduce
    2. precede
    3. premise

See definition of preface in Merriam Webster