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

• arch-heretic
• arch-heretics
• Archibald
• Archichlamydeae
• archichlamydeous
• archidiaconal
• Archie
• archiepiscopacy
• archiepiscopal
• archiepiscopal cross
• archiepiscopate
• archil
• Archilochian
• archilowe
• archilowes
• archils
• archimage
• archimages
• archimandrite
• archimandrites
• Archimedean
• Archimedean drill
• Archimedean screw
• Archimedean spiral
• Archimedes' principle