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

• tri-
• triable
• triacid
• triaconter
• triaconters
• triact
• triactinal
• triactine
• triad
• triadelphous
• triadic
• triadist
• triadists
• triads
• triage
• triages
• triakisoctahedra
• triakisoctahedron
• triakisoctahedrons
• trial
• Trial
• trial balance
• trial balances
• trial balloon
• trial balloons