MeanOF

preliminary

- adjective (adj)

Meaning: introductory, initial

Synonyms: basic elemental elementary exploratory first fundamental inductive initiatory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying readying test trial
Antonyms: closing concluding final
- noun (n)

Meaning: introductory event beginning

Antonyms: closing conclusion finale

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