Meaning & Definition of Preliminary in English
English⟶
Preliminary
/prɪlɪmənɛri/
noun
1. A minor match preceding the main event
synonym:
- preliminary,
- prelim
2. Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
- "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"
- "Drinks were the overture to dinner"
synonym:
- preliminary,
- overture,
- prelude
adjective
1. Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
- Designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding
- "A preliminary investigation"
synonym:
- preliminary