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preface meaning in Gujarati

પ્રસ્તાવના prastāvnā

UK/ˈpɹɛfəs/

preface in Gujarati: પ્રસ્તાવના (prastāvnā), દીબાચો (dībāco). In English, preface means a beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.

Gujarati words for preface

introduction before the main text
પ્રસ્તાવના prastāvnā, દીબાચો dībāco

English meaning of preface

  1. noun A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
  2. noun An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
  3. noun A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
  4. noun A title or epithet.

Full definition of preface

preface in a sentence

  • Holonyms: front matter, prelims
  • The book included a brief preface explaining the author's motivations for writing.
  • Meronyms: protocol, embolism, eschatocol

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Questions about preface in Gujarati

What is the meaning of preface in Gujarati?
Preface in Gujarati is પ્રસ્તાવના (prastāvnā), દીબાચો (dībāco).
preface નો ગુજરાતી અર્થ શું છે?
Preface: પ્રસ્તાવના (prastāvnā), દીબાચો (dībāco).
What does preface mean in English?
Preface means a beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.

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