Prefatory

usgb/ˈprefətɔːri/
adjective

Serving to introduce or explain something; introductory.

He included a prefatory note at the start of the book, explaining the book's purpose.
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Often appears as...

  • prefatory remarks
  • prefatory note

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Introductory Nature

Prefatory means something is beginning or opening, often setting the stage for what follows.

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The book's prefatory section gives a brief history of the subject.
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Academic Usage

Prefatory is commonly used in academic texts to describe introductory material.

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Her thesis includes a prefatory chapter that outlines the methodology.
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Not Always Necessary

While prefatory elements can be helpful, they are not required in all contexts.

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Despite not having a prefatory explanation, the film begins abruptly.
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