preface

باللغة العربية: مُقَدِّمَة

1. 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. · Holonyms: front matter, prelims· The book included a brief preface explaining the author's motivations for writing.
2. An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
3. 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. · Meronyms: protocol, embolism, eschatocol
4. A title or epithet.

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