prefaces

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A form of 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.

UncommonScrabble 15

Meanings

prefaces1

noun
  1. pluralplural of preface
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of preface

Prefaces2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Preface
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APA

prefaces. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prefaces

MLA

“prefaces.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prefaces. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prefaces,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prefaces.

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