Preliminary Synonyms and Antonyms
prĭ-lĭm'ə-nĕr'ē
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Synonyms for Preliminary
The first letter of a word.
The act or process of bringing or being brought into being; a start:
Not finished; not completed or perfected; incomplete
Of, like, or serving as a preface; introductory
Undergoing preparation, esp. for college entrance
Pertaining to events that will follow.
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Something that must be gained in order to gain something else
(Often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
Indicating a lack of confidence or certainty; hesitant:
An introduction, esp. one to a constitution, statute, etc., stating the reasons for it and its purpose
(Statistics) In Bayesian inference, a prior probability distribution. [from 20th c.]
A set of rules governing the communication and the transfer of data between machines, as in a computer system
The definition of a prelude is something that serves as an introduction.
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A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; essential part, as, the fundamentals of linear algebra.
A preliminary statement or essay introducing a book that explains its scope, intention, or background and is usually written by the author.
(Literary) Introductory; functioning as a preface or prolegomenon.
Not elaborated, perfected, or completed:
That cannot be omitted; absolutely necessary or required
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precedential
(Law) Having the force of precedent.
prefatorial
The important events and occurrences in one's early life.
Not perfected.
precursive
Precursory.
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Serving as a warning.
A basic principle, factor, etc.
A qualification or added condition.
An inspection or exploration of an area, especially one made to gather military information.
A preliminary:
(Slang, of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.
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Antonyms for Preliminary
Finishing; closing; final
The closing of a plea or address to a court or jury
Coming after all others.
Of or constituting the end result of a succession or process; ultimate:
Words Related to Preliminary
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of
Serving to introduce a subject or person, for example
Serving to introduce a subject or person, for example
more-detailed
post-project
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