preliminary as a noun: - 1
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as an adjective: - 1
preliminary
noun
1 preliminary
A minor match preceding the main event.
synonym: prelim.
Dutch: kwalificatieduel, kwalificatiewedstrijd, propaedeuse, propjes, selectiewedstrijd, voorronde
2 preliminary
Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows:
— Training is a necessary preliminary to employment.
synonyms: overture, prelude.
Polish: preludium, uwertura, przygrywka
adjective
1 preliminary
Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important.
Roget 62:
preceding
etc.
v.;
precedent,
antecedent;
anterior;
prior
etc.
116;
before;
former;
foregoing;
beforementioned†,
abovementioned†,
aforementioned;
aforesaid,
said;
precursory,
precursive†;
prevenient†,
preliminary,
prefatory,
introductory;
prelusive,
prelusory;
proemial†,
preparatory.
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Roget 64:
precursory;
prelusive,
prelusory,
preludious†;
proemial†,
introductory,
prefatory,
prodromous†,
inaugural,
preliminary;
precedent
etc.
(prior)
116.
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Roget 673:
preparing
etc.
v.;
in preparation,
in course of preparation,
in agitation,
in embryo,
in hand,
in train;
afoot,
afloat;
on foot,
on the stocks,
on the anvil;
under consideration
etc.
(plan)
626;
brewing,
batching,
forthcoming,
brooding;
in store for,
in reserve.
precautionary,
provident;
preparative,
preparatory;
provisional,
inchoate,
under revision;
preliminary
etc.
(precedent)
62.
prepared
etc.
v.;
in readiness;
ready,
ready to one's band,
ready made,
ready cut and dried: made to one's hand,
handy,
on the table;
in gear;
in working order,
in working gear;
snug;
in practice.
ripe,
mature,
mellow;
pukka†;
practiced
etc.
(skilled)
698;
labored,
elaborate,
highly-wrought,
smelling of the lamp,
worked up.
in full feather,
in best bib and tucker;
in harness,
at harness;
in the saddle,
in arms,
in battle array,
in war paint;
up in arms;
armed at all points,
armed to the teeth,
armed cap a pie;
sword in hand;
booted and spurred.
in utrumque paratus [Lat.],
semper paratus [Lat.];
on the alert
etc.
(vigilant)
459;
at one's post.
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