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11pref — abbrev. 1. preface 2. prefatory 3. preference 4. preferred 5. prefix …
12pref|ace — «PREHF ihs», noun, verb, aced, ac|ing. –n. 1. an introduction to a book, writing, or speech: »Does your history book have a preface written by the author? SYNONYM(S): See syn. under introduction. (Cf. ↑introduction) …
13pref|a|to|ri|al — «PREHF uh TR ee uhl, TOHR », adjective. = prefatory. (Cf. ↑prefatory) …
14pref|a|to|ri|ly — «PREHF uh TR uh lee, TOHR », adverb. by way of preface …
15pref|a|to|ry — «PREHF uh TR ee, TOHR », adjective. of or like a preface; given as a preface; introductory; preliminary: »The issue also contains a prefatory note assuring the reader…that it is possible for a magazine to take advertising and still be honest (New …
16pref|er|a|bil|i|ty — «PREHF uhr uh BIHL uh tee, PREHF ruh », noun. the state or quality of being preferable …
17pref|er|a|bly — «PREHF uhr uh blee, PREHF ruh », adverb. by choice: »He wants a secretary, preferably one who is a college graduate …
18pref|er|ence — «PREHF uhr uhns, PREHF ruhns», noun. 1. the act or attitude of liking better: »My preference is for beef rather than lamb. SYNONYM(S): selection, election. See syn. under choice. (Cf. ↑choice) 2. a thing preferred; first choice: »My preference in …
19pref|er|en|tial|ism — «PREHF uh REHN shuh lihz uhm», noun. the system of giving preference in the fixing of a tariff: »The old fashioned protectionism, which is now popping up again under the guise of Colonial preferentialism (Liberty Review) …
20pref|er|en|tial|ist — «PREHF uh REHN shuh lihst», noun. a supporter of preference in tariff relations …
