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

• dusknesses
• dusks
• dusky
• dust
• dust bag
• dust bags
• dust-ball
• dust-balls
• dust-bath
• dust-baths
• dustbin
• dustbins
• dust bowl
• Dust Bowl
• dust bowls
• dust-brand
• dust-brands
• dust-brush
• dust-brushes
• dust bunnies
• dust bunny
• dustcart
• dustcarts
• dustcoat
• dustcoats