"prefatorily" meaning in English

See prefatorily in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more prefatorily [comparative], most prefatorily [superlative]
Etymology: From prefatory + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|prefatory|ly}} prefatory + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} prefatorily (comparative more prefatorily, superlative most prefatorily)
  1. In a prefatory manner; by way of preface.
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