preliminary /pri-limˈi-nə-ri or -in-ri/

1. Introductory
2. Preparatory
3. Preceding or preparing for the main matter

1. An introductory or preparatory measure, activity, statement, etc (often in pl)
2. A preliminary or entrance examination

prelimˈinarily adverb

• pressure points
• pressure ridge
• pressure ridges
• pressures
• pressure sore
• pressure sores
• pressure suit
• pressure suits
• pressure therapy
• pressure-tube reactor
• pressure-tube reactors
• pressure vessel
• pressure vessels
• pressure waistcoat
• pressure waistcoats
• pressuring
• pressurisation
• pressurisations
• pressurise
• pressurised
• pressurises
• pressurising
• pressurization
• pressurizations
• pressurize