praefātiō — meaning in English
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English meaning
- introduction noun The act of making people known to each other.
- preface noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
- prologue noun An introductory section that comes before the main part of a play, book, or story.
Senses
praefātiō is used for these senses in English:
- introduction An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
- preface 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.
- preface (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.
- prologue A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
introduction — full definition
- noun The act of making people known to each other.
- noun An opening section of a book, article, or speech that sets up the topic.
preface — full definition
- noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
- verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.