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(satellite adjective) designed to orient or acquaint with the a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation" |
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(noun) something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner" |
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Synonyms: overture, prelude |
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Related Words: genesis, inception, origin, origination |
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(noun) a minor match preceding the main event |
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Synonyms: prelim |
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Related Words: athletic contest, athletics |
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