prefatory etymology

Etymology

"Prefatory" derives from the Latin word "praefatio," which is a combination of:

• Prae- ("before")
• Fari ("to speak")

Meaning

Prefatory means:

• Introductory or serving as an introduction
• Preceding the main part, serving as a prelude or preamble
• Written or spoken before something else, often to provide context or background information

Origin

The term "praefatio" was used in ancient Roman times to refer to an introduction or speech given before a play or public event.

In the Middle Ages, "praefatio" was adopted into English as "prefatory," and it has been used since then to describe anything that serves as an introduction or prelude.

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