Preliminary Definition & Meaning
preliminary
- adjective
- denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"
- noun
- a minor match preceding the main event
- something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
"Preliminary" in song lyrics
See how preliminary is used in real songs:
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"Old clients are showin up, at the preliminary"
Beanie Sigel — What Your Life Like 2 -
"They knew my sermon of freedom was preliminary"
CPO — The Wall -
"Verbal 'Pet Sematary', gun men down in the preliminary"
Warcloud — Castle Freak of Bone Romania
Words that rhyme with preliminary
Usage tips for "preliminary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "preliminary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for preliminary to find words that pair well.