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front mat·ter
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Princeton's WordNet
front matter, prelimsnoun
written matter preceding the main text of a book
Wiktionary
front matternoun
Within a book, all content preceding the main text or work itself.
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front matter
Front matter is the preliminary section of a book that comes before the main body of the text, which typically includes elements like the title page, copyright information, dedication, table of contents, preface, introduction, acknowledgements, abstract, and foreword. It sets the stage for the reader, providing essential information about the book's content and structure.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of front matter in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of front matter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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