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preface

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

preface

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preface is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, preface is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpreface

1noun
  • The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.

    Synonyms: forespeech, foretalk, foreword, introduction, proem, prologue

    Example: "The book included a brief preface by a leading expert in the field."

  • An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  • The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.

    Synonyms: prelude

  • A title or epithet.
1verb
  • To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).

    Example: "Let me preface this by saying that I don't know him that well."

  • To give a preface to.

    Example: "to preface a book"

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