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

• nihilisms
• nihilist
• nihilistic
• nihilists
• nihilities
• nihility
• nihil obstat
• nihils
• nihonga
• nihongas
• -nik
• nikab
• nikabs
• nikah
• nikau
• nikau palm
• nikau palms
• nikaus
• Nike
• nikethamide
• nikethamides
• Nikkei average
• Nikkei index
• niks-nie
• nil