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preface meaning in Hindi

प्रस्तावना prastāvnā

UK/ˈpɹɛfəs/

preface in Hindi: प्रस्तावना (prastāvnā). 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.

Hindi words for preface

introduction before the main text
प्रस्तावना prastāvnā

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

preface in other languages

Questions about preface in Hindi

What is the meaning of preface in Hindi?
Preface in Hindi is प्रस्तावना (prastāvnā).
preface का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Preface: प्रस्तावना (prastāvnā).
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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