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

• twelfth
• Twelfth cake
• Twelfth Day
• twelfthly
• twelfth man
• twelfth men
• Twelfth Night
• twelfths
• Twelfthtide
• twelve
• twelvefold
• twelve-hour clock
• twelvemo
• twelvemonth
• twelvemonths
• twelvemos
• twelve-note
• twelve-note row
• twelve-penny
• twelves
• twelve score
• twelve scores
• twelve-step
• Twelve Tables
• twelve-tone