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

• parsings
• Parsism
• parsley
• parsley fern
• parsley ferns
• parsley pert
• parsley perts
• parsley piert
• parsleys
• parsnep
• parsneps
• parsnip
• parsnips
• parson
• parsonage
• parsonages
• parson-bird
• parson-birds
• parsonic
• parsonical
• parsonish
• parsons
• parson's nose
• parson's noses
• part