Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prefatory
Adjective
/ˈprɛfəˌtɔri/
Definition
Related to or serving as a preface; introductory.
Examples
- She included a prefatory note at the beginning of her book to explain her intentions.
- The prefatory remarks set the stage for the discussion that followed.
- In his prefatory speech, the director outlined the goals of the project.
Meaning
Prefatory refers to something that comes before the main part of a text or an act, often providing context or background information.
Synonyms
- Introductory
- Preliminary
- Prologuial
- Opening
