preliminary — happening before a more important action or event; introductory
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening before a more important action or event; introductory
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈlɪməˌneri/
Korean meaning: 예비의, 사전의, 준비 단계의
Korean pronunciation: 프리-림-어-네리 (강세: 림)
Example Sentences
- The chef did a preliminary taste test and realized he forgot to add salt to the soup.
- After preliminary negotiations, both companies agreed to meet again next month.
- The preliminary report showed that cats are indeed plotting world domination.
preliminary
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈlɪməˌneri//
happening before a more important action or event; introductory
The team held a preliminary meeting before the main project began.
The preliminary inspection happened before the race officially started. (PRE + START = PRELIMINARY → happening before the main start)
The preliminary checks were necessary to get everything ready.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'prae(앞에)'와 'limen(문턱)'에서 온 말로, 말 그대로 '문턱 앞에 있는' 즉 본격적인 일을 하기 전 단계를 의미합니다. 마치 집에 들어가기 전 현관문 앞에서 준비하는 것과 같은 개념이죠.
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📝Examples
“The chef did a preliminary taste test and realized he forgot to add salt to the soup.”
“After preliminary negotiations, both companies agreed to meet again next month.”
“The preliminary report showed that cats are indeed plotting world domination.”
“Students must pass the preliminary exam to qualify for the advanced course.”
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