Meaning of the word prefatory in English

What does prefatory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prefatory

US /ˈpref.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpref.ə.tər.i/

Adjective

serving as an introduction; introductory

Example:
The author included a prefatory note explaining the purpose of the book.
His speech contained several prefatory remarks before he got to the main topic.