preliminaries'

pre·lim·i·nar·y

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Definitions of preliminaries' word

adjective preliminaries' preceding and leading up to the main part, matter, or business; introductory; preparatory: preliminary examinations. 1
noun plural preliminaries' something preliminary, as an introductory or preparatory step, measure, contest, etc.: He passed the preliminary and went on to the finals. 1
noun plural preliminaries' a boxing match or other athletic contest that takes place before the main event on the program: A preliminary was fought at 8:00. 1
noun plural preliminaries' a preliminary examination, as of a candidate for an academic degree. 1
noun plural preliminaries' preliminaries, Printing. front matter. 1
noun preliminaries' all material in a book that precedes the text proper, as the title page, copyright page, table of contents, dedication, and preface. 1

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < French prélimin(aire) and New Latin praelīmin(āris) (see pre-, liminal) + -ary

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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