PRELIMINARY

noun

Synonyms

Introduction; preface; prelude.

Definition

That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.

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PRELIMINARY (adjective)

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

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

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