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

• self-basting
• self-begot
• self-begotten
• self-betrayal
• self-betrayals
• self-binder
• self-binders
• self-blinded
• self-born
• self-bounty
• self-breath
• self-build
• self-built
• self-capacitance
• self-catering
• self-centred
• self-centredly
• self-centredness
• self-certificate
• self-certification
• self-charities
• self-charity
• self-cleaning
• self-closing
• self-cocker