Prelusive and Prelim

Prelusive

Prelusive adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Usage example: after a prelusive dimming of the house lights intended to induce quiet, the stage curtain rose

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

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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Prelusive and prelim are semantically related. You can use "Prelusive" instead an adjective "Prelim".
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