prefacing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act or an instance of introducing or announcing something beforehand.

  - "He gave a preface to his speech."
  - "She read a preface to the novel."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prefacing
ace , grace , pace

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Variants

List of all variants of prefacing that leads to same result
preface , prefaced , prefacer , prefacers , prefaces , prefacing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'préface', from Latin 'praefatium' meaning 'that which is spoken before'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some early editions of Shakespeare's plays contained a preface written by the publisher, explaining the circumstances under which the play was printed?

2. The longest preface in literature is believed to be the one in Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House', which is over 30,000 words long.

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Related Concepts

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1. introduction: An introduction is a brief overview or explanation of a topic or text, often serving to engage the reader's interest and provide necessary background information.

2. prologue: A prologue is an introductory part of a literary work, often providing background information, setting the scene, or introducing the characters.

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Culture

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In literature, a preface is an introductory section to a book, often written by the author, explaining the background, purpose, or context of the work.

How to Memorize "prefacing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of speaking before an audience and introducing a topic.
   - Visualize the title page of a book with a preface written by the author.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preface' with the word 'introduction'.
   - Remember that a preface is what comes before the main content.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Prepare For An Excellent Story' to remember the meaning of 'preface'.

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