Introduction
Introduction noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.
Prefatory material and introduction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prefatory material" instead a noun "Introduction".
Prefatory material
Introduction and prefatory material are semantically related. You can use "Introduction" instead a noun phrase "Prefatory material".
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Prefatory material and Introduction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/introduction/prefatory_material
Introduction & Prefatory material. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/introduction/prefatory_material>.
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