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Meaning of word preliminary from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

preliminary   noun

Meaning : A minor match preceding the main event.

Synonyms : prelim

Meaning : Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows.

Example : Training is a necessary preliminary to employment.
Drinks were the overture to dinner.

Synonyms : overture, prelude

preliminary   adjective

Meaning : Denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important.

Example : A preliminary investigation.

Preliminary meaning in Telugu.