Preliminary — synonyms, definition

1. preliminary (a)

before coarse crude foregoing forward future precedent preceding precursory prefatory premature preparatory previous prior sketchy

2. preliminary (Noun)

introduction overture preamble preface prelim prelude preparation proem prolegomena prologue

preliminary (Noun) — A minor match preceding the main event.

preliminary (Noun) — Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows. ex. "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"

athletic competition athletic contest athletics inception origin origination

3. preliminary (Adjective)

preliminary (Adjective) — Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding. ex. "a preliminary investigation"