adj. coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity
The director made a few preliminary remarks before starting the show.
The director made a few preliminary remarks before starting the show.
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The synchronization of their watches was an important preliminary.
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Which of these characters does NOT appear in the courtroom during the preliminary hearings?
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How long did it take Tom Feelings to do his preliminary drawings?
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introductory; initial; first; preceding
final; closing; concluding; final
5 syllables
pre-lim-i-nar-y
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