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preliminary
coming before the main or final stage
Synonyms
- introductory
- initial
- preparatory
Antonyms
- final
- concluding
preliminary in a sentence
The preliminary results suggested that the treatment was safe.
The committee released a preliminary budget that could change after public comments.
Where it comes from
From Latin prae- 'before' + limen 'threshold.'
Memory hook
Preliminary steps come before crossing the main threshold.
Read it in context
- The Line Between Gardens Narrative
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