Prefatory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpre-fə-ˌtȯr-ē/ pref·a·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Prefatory

Prefatory (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or constituting a preface
  2. located in front

Prefatory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

    "in prefatory remarks he offered his own definition of civilization, a word subject to a variety of interpretations"

    similar: beginning, introductory, precursory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary
    related: introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying, premonitory, warning, basic, elementary, fundamental, ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, prior
    near: after, behind, following, subsequent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prefatory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prefatory:

beginning, introductory, precursory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary

Related Words for Prefatory

introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying, premonitory, warning, basic, elementary, fundamental, ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, prior

Near Antonyms of Prefatory

after, behind, following, subsequent

Origin & Etymology of Prefatory

Latin praefari

First known use: 1675

Frequently Asked Questions about Prefatory

What does "Prefatory" mean?

"Prefatory" means of, relating to, or constituting a preface. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or constituting a preface.

What is another word for "Prefatory"?

Other words for "Prefatory" include beginning, introductory, precursory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative and preparatory. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prefatory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prefatory"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prefatory". Common alternatives include beginning, introductory, precursory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative, preparatory and primary.

How do you use "Prefatory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prefatory" in a sentence: "in prefatory remarks he offered his own definition of civilization, a word subject to a variety of interpretations".

Is "Prefatory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prefatory" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Prefatory"?

"Prefatory" is pronounced /ˈpre-fə-ˌtȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as pref·a·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Prefatory"?

"Prefatory" comes from Latin praefari. First known use: 1675.

What is another word for "Prefatory" meaning "coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows"?

When "Prefatory" (adjective) means coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows, synonyms include beginning, introductory, precursory, prelim, preliminary and prelusive.