Preliminary Synonyms

37 preliminary synonyms include preparatory, introductory, initial, opening, prefatory, prior, preceding, lead-in, initiatory, and precursory. Preliminary is an adjective, and its antonyms are concluding, closing, and final. Here are some additional synonyms for "preliminary" with example sentences.

Another word for Preliminary

37 other ways to say preliminary.

1. preparatory

  • trial  
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  • test  
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  • qualifying  
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  • prodromic  
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  • prodromal  
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  • prior
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  • preparatory  
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  • prelusory  
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  • prelusive  
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  • preludial  
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  • prefatory  
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  • precursory  
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  • precursive  
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  • preceding
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  • pilot  
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  • opening  
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  • lead-in  
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  • introductory  
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  • initiatory  
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  • initial
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  • exploratory  
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  • explorative  
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  • experimental  
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  • eliminating  
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  • early
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  • advance  
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2. prelude

  • preparation  
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  • prelude  
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  • preliminary action  
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  • overture  
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  • groundwork  
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  • first round  
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3. introduction

  • preamble  
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  • opening/prefatory remarks  
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  • opening  
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  • introduction
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  • formalities  
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Use preliminary in a Sentence

A preliminary draft was submitted for review.

Discussions preliminary to the merger have begun.

His preliminary sketches impressed the committee.

preliminary talks began between the two nations.

Research preliminary to the project is underway.

She gave a preliminary overview of the findings.

The preliminary results were promising.

We held a preliminary meeting to discuss goals.