Origination and Preface

Origination

Origination noun - The act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.
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Preface and origination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preface" instead a noun "Origination".

Preface

Preface noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.
Usage example: a noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background

Origination and preface are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Origination" instead a noun "Preface".

Nearby Words: prefaced, prefacing
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