Synonyms of preliminary
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for preliminary is introductory. Other synonyms of preliminary are preparatory and initial.
Synonyms and similar words for preliminary
adjectiveIn preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
- initial
- introductoryIntroducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of.
- preparatoryOf or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.
Opposite of preliminary
adjectiveIn preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
Meaning of preliminary
- adjective In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
- noun A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
- noun Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists.
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Questions about synonyms of preliminary
- What is another word for preliminary?
- Preliminary has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as introductory, preparatory and initial.
- What is the opposite of preliminary?
- The opposite of preliminary is final. Other antonyms of preliminary are definitive.
- What does preliminary mean?
- Preliminary means in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
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