Etymology · Medieval Latin
prefatia
3 English words descend from Medieval Latin prefatia, most common first.
- prefaceA 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.
- prefatoryServing as a preface or prelude; introductory, preliminary.
- prefatialRelating to a preface.