Preliminary

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters

Definition of Preliminary

noun

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.
Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists
A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

adjective

In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
"These are just the preliminary results."

Anagrams of Preliminary

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "preliminary":

9-LETTER WORDS

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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Related Word Patterns

PR...Words starting with "pr"...RYWords ending with "ry"All 11-letter words Unscramble "preliminary"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

initialintroductorypreparatory

ANTONYMS

definitivefinal

Rhyming Words

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