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What is another word for Preliminary? – 296 Preliminary Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    introductory initial preparatory precursor preceding prior opening inaugural founding maiden first beginning elementary fundamental basic rudimentary initiatory precursor prelude prologue overture preamble preface foreword introductory prefatory initiatory elementary foundational underlying preparative prodromal propaedeutic provisional tentative exploratory initiatic prelusive premonitory warning heraldic vanguard pilot trial test experimental preliminary initiatory inceptive starting commencing embryonic formative nascent germinal incipient inaugural debut maiden first premier opening initial debutant freshman rookie newbie neophyte abecedarian tyro novice apprentice trainee probationer cadet

    Meaning of Preliminary

    The primary meaning of "preliminary" refers to something that happens or is done before something else, often in order to introduce or prepare for it.

    Definitions

    • The word "preliminary" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
    • + (of an action or event) done or happening before something else, in order to introduce or prepare for it
    • + (of a meeting, discussion, or agreement) introductory or preparatory
    • + (of a version of a document or plan) draft or provisional

    Etymology of Preliminary

    The word "preliminary" has its roots in the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "liminare" meaning "of or pertaining to a threshold", with the word "limen" meaning "threshold" or "entrance"
    The word entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning "of or pertaining to a introductory or preparatory stage"

    Example Uses

    • The company will conduct preliminary research before launching the new product
    • * The preliminary meeting was held to discuss the proposal
    • * The preliminary results of the study were released to the public
    • * The athlete underwent preliminary training before the competition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    final last concluding ultimate definitive conclusive complete finished done ended completed terminated finished closed concluded last latest terminal concluding ending finishing ultimate definitive final conclusive decisive determining last concluding terminal concluding

    Related Nouns

    introduction precursor prelude overture preamble preface foreword introduction preliminary precursor prelude prologue introduction opening beginning start commencement inception debut initiation inauguration foundation establishment preparation planning groundwork setup warm-up rehearsal dry-run trial test experiment pilot prototype model draft sketch outline blueprint layout design plan scheme strategy tactic approach method procedure process routine ritual ceremony rite custom tradition convention habit practice usage norm standard criterion benchmark gauge measure yardstick

    Related Verbs

    introduce precede prepare initiate commence start begin inaugurate found establish launch debut open initiate introduce precede prepare pave lay ground ready prime warm rehearse trial test experiment pilot prototype model draft sketch outline blueprint design plan scheme strategize approach methodize procedure process ritualize customize conventionalize standardize benchmark gauge measure evaluate assess appraise

    Related Adjectives

    introductory preliminary precursor prelusive prodromal premonitory warning heraldic vanguard inaugural founding maiden first initial debut opening beginning elementary fundamental basic rudimentary initiatory initiatic prelusive premonitory provisional tentative exploratory initiatory inceptive starting commencing embryonic formative nascent germinal incipient inaugural debut premier opening initial debutant freshman rookie newbie neophyte abecedarian tyro novice apprentice trainee probationer cadet preliminary prefatory introductory prefatory initiatory elementary foundational underlying preparative prodromal propaedeutic provisional tentative exploratory initiatic prelusive premonitory