Precursory and Prelim

Precursory

Precursory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Usage example: instantly recognized that chilled feeling as one of the precursory symptoms of a cold

Prelim and precursory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prelim" instead an adjective "Precursory".

Nearby Word: precursor

Prelim

Prelim adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Usage example: a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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Precursory and prelim are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Precursory" instead an adjective "Prelim".
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