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Definition of prefatial in English: prefatial(also prefacial) adjective priːˈfeɪʃl rare Of, relating to, or of the nature of a preface; prefatory.
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in James Russell Lowell (1819–1891), author and diplomat. From classical Latin praefātiō prefation + -al; compare -ial. Definition of prefatial in US English: prefatial(also prefacial) adjectivepriːˈfeɪʃl rare Of, relating to, or of the nature of a preface; prefatory.
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in James Russell Lowell (1819–1891), author and diplomat. From classical Latin praefātiō prefation + -al; compare -ial. |