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Meaning and definition for "preface" word

[noun] a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
[verb] furnish with a preface
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\Pref"ace\ (?; 48), n. [F. pr['e]face; cf. Sp. prefacio, prefacion, It. prefazio, prefazione; all fr. L. praefatio, fr. praefari to speak or say beforehand; prae before + fari, fatus, to speak. See {Fate}.] 1. Something spoken as introductory to a discourse, or written as introductory to a book or essay; a proem; an introduction, or series of preliminary remarks. This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise. --Shak. Heaven's high behest no preface needs. --Milton. 2. (R. C. Ch.) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass. --Addis & Arnold. {Proper preface} (Ch. of Eng. & Prot. Epis. Ch.), a portion of the communion service, preceding the prayer of consecration, appointed for certain seasons. Syn: Introduction; preliminary; preamble; proem; prelude; prologue.
\Pref"ace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prefaced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Prefacing}.] To introduce by a preface; to give a preface to; as, to preface a book discourse.
\Pref"ace\, v. i. To make a preface. --Jer. Taylor.

Synonyms for preface

foreword, introduce, premise, prolusion

See also: introduction | preamble | prologise | prologize | say | state | tell | text | textual matter |

Related terms: begin, contents, display, face, facia, fore, foreground, forequarter, foreword, frontage, front man, front view, head, heading, leap, obverse, page, priority, prolegomena, running title, usher, verse

The fun area, different aproach to word »preface«

Let's analyse "preface" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ECAFERP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: preface: 5 + 1 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: preface: 7 + 9 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 3 + 5 = 36, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1) 3 Empress Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (2) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1) 6 Lovers Practical, Faithful, Organizer
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong

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