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put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation
- The author's prefatory remarks provided insight into the inspiration behind the novel.
- The professor’s prefatory comments set the tone for the lecture that followed.
- The book includes a prefatory chapter that outlines the research methods used in the study.
- His prefatory speech gave the audience a brief overview of the evening’s agenda.
- The editor's prefatory note explains the historical context of the letters in the collection.
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