adjective
- serving as an introduction or preface
Usage: formal
Examples
- The author included prefatory remarks about her research methods.
- His prefatory comments set the tone for the entire presentation.
- The book begins with prefatory material explaining the historical context.
- She made a few prefatory observations before diving into the main topic.
- The prefatory chapter provides essential background information.
- After some prefatory pleasantries, they got down to business.