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

• digoneutic
• dig out
• digoxin
• digoxins
• digraph
• digraphs
• digress
• digressed
• digresses
• digressing
• digression
• digressional
• digressions
• digressive
• digressively
• digressiveness
• digs
• dig up
• Digynia
• digynian
• digynous
• DIH
• dihedra
• dihedral
• dihedral angle