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əˌnɛradjective
1.
preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations.
noun
2.
something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.: He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals.
3.
a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the main event on the program: A preliminary was fought at 8:00.
4.
a preliminary examination, as of a candidate for an academic degree.
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Preliminary
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Related forms
pre·lim·i·nar·i·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. prefatory. Preliminary, introductory both refer to that which comes before the principal subject of consideration. That which is preliminary is in the nature of preparation or of clearing away details which would encumber the main subject or problem; it often deals with arrangements and the like, which have to do only incidentally with the principal subject: preliminary negotiations. That which is introductory leads with natural, logical, or close connection directly into the main subject of consideration: introductory steps.
1. prefatory. Preliminary, introductory both refer to that which comes before the principal subject of consideration. That which is preliminary is in the nature of preparation or of clearing away details which would encumber the main subject or problem; it often deals with arrangements and the like, which have to do only incidentally with the principal subject: preliminary negotiations. That which is introductory leads with natural, logical, or close connection directly into the main subject of consideration: introductory steps.
Antonyms
1. concluding.
1. concluding.
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Example Sentences
- Once he finished his inspection, he delivered a preliminary verdict.
- The company said the discussions were preliminary.
- First let me make some preliminary remarks.
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Word Origin & History
preliminary
1656, from Fr. préliminaire or M.L. præliminaris, from L. præ- "before" + limen (gen. liminis) "threshold." A word that arose in ref. to negotiations to end the Thirty Years' War.
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