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preliminaryhappening 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

preliminary concept
💡 Concept

happening before a more important action or event; introductory

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preliminary rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Preliminary steps may be temporary, but they're absolutely necessary!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈlɪməˌneri/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootlimin
Suffix--ary

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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🎵Rhyme

temporarysecondarynecessary
temporary
secondary
necessary

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

initialpreparatoryintroductoryprovisionaltentative

Antonyms

finalconcludingdefinitive

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