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

• butter-cooler
• butter-coolers
• butter cream
• buttercup
• buttercups
• butter dish
• butter dishes
• butterdock
• buttered
• buttered eggs
• butterfat
• butterfats
• butterfingered
• butterfingers
• butterfish
• butterfishes
• butterflies
• butterflies in the stomach
• butterfly
• butterfly-bow
• butterfly-bows
• butterfly bush
• butterfly bushes
• butterfly clip
• butterfly clips