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

• potshard
• potshare
• potsherd
• potsherds
• potshop
• potshops
• pot shot
• pot shots
• pot-sick
• pots of money
• pot stick
• pot sticks
• pot still
• pot-still
• pot stills
• potstone
• potstones
• pott
• pottable
• pottage
• pottages
• potted
• potter
• pottered
• potterer