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

• nosedive
• nosedived
• nosedives
• nosediving
• nose-flute
• nose-flutes
• nosegay
• nosegays
• nose heaviness
• nose-herb
• nose-herbs
• nose job
• nose jobs
• nose-leaf
• nose-leaves
• nose-led
• noseless
• noselite
• nose-nippers
• nose out
• nose-painting
• nosepiece
• nosepieces
• noser
• nose rag