prefaced

pref·ace

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pref-is]
- /ˈprɛf ɪs/
- /ˈpref.ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pref-is]
- /ˈprɛf ɪs/

Definitions of prefaced word

noun prefaced a preliminary statement in a book by the book's author or editor, setting forth its purpose and scope, expressing acknowledgment of assistance from others, etc. 1
noun prefaced an introductory part, as of a speech. 1
noun prefaced something preliminary or introductory: The meeting was the preface to an alliance. 1
noun prefaced Ecclesiastical. a prayer of thanksgiving, the introduction to the canon of the Mass, ending with the Sanctus. 1
verb with object prefaced to provide with or introduce by a preface. 1
verb with object prefaced to serve as a preface to. 1

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Origin of prefaced

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Medieval Latin prēfātia, for Latin praefātiō a saying beforehand, equivalent to praefāt(us) (past participle of praefārī to say beforehand; see pre-, fate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Prefaced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prefaced

prefaced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for prefaced

verb prefaced

anteceded — Simple past tense and past participle of antecede.
foreran — Simple past form of forerun.
innovated — to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.

All 3 Synonyms of prefaced