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

• marriage-settlement
• marriage-settlements
• marriages of convenience
• married
• marrier
• marriers
• marries
• marring
• marris
• marron
• marrons
• marrons glacés
• marrow
• marrow-bone
• marrow-bones
• marrowed
• marrowfat
• marrowfats
• marrowing
• marrowish
• harvest ticks
• Harvey Smith
• Harvey Smith salute
• Harvey Wallbanger
• has