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preface in Latin

preface in Latin is prohoemium, praefātiō — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

preface in Latin

prohoemium
noun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
praefātiō
noun
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
praefātiō
noun
(Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.

What does "preface" mean?

  1. noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
    "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
  2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
    "He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
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preface in a sentence

  • In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
  • He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.

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What is "preface" in Latin?

"preface" in Latin is prohoemium, praefātiō. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

How do you use "preface" in a sentence?

Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In Latin, "preface" is prohoemium, praefātiō.

Are there other ways to say "preface" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "preface": prohoemium, praefātiō.

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