Word Type

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Adjective

Adjective

The word "preliminary" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

nonpreliminary postpreliminary preliminarily preliminary considerations preliminary examination preliminary injunction preliminary results preliminary ruling

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

athletic competition athletic contest athletics inception origin origination

Type Of (IsA)

athletic contest origin

Related Terms

boxing contest finalist initial introduction introductory major minor preparation preparatory sports

Similar Terms

explorative exploratory exploratory

Synonym Network

introduction preparation preparatory

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