Word Meaning

preliminary definition and meaning

a. Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.
n. That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.

Crossword clues for preliminary

- Exploratory
- First round: a nip, merrily
- First-round
- Groundwork
- Introductory
- Preface featured incorrect primary line