PRELIMINARY

adjective

Synonyms

Introductory; preparatory; prefatory; proemial; previous; prior; precedent; antecedent.

Definition

Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.

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PRELIMINARY (noun)

That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or du...

Added: October 09, 2025 Updated: October 09, 2025

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