preliminary - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Synonyms

• overture
• preliminary
• prelude

More generic

• inception
• origin
• origination

Noun

a minor match preceding the main event

Synonyms

• prelim
• preliminary

More generic

• athletic competition
• athletic contest
• athletics

Adjective

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

Synonyms

• preliminary

Related

• explorative
• exploratory

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