preliminary

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a minor match preceding the main event
  2. noun something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
  3. adjective denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin praelīmināris, formed from prae- (“before”) + līmen (“threshold”) + -āris (adjectival suffix); compare Latin līmināris (“of or belonging to a threshold”). Compare French préliminaire.

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