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Preliminary vs Initiatory - What's the difference?

preliminary | initiatory | Synonyms |

As adjectives the difference between preliminary and initiatory

is that preliminary is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory while initiatory is of or pertaining to initiation.

As nouns the difference between preliminary and initiatory

is that preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction while initiatory is an introductory act or rite.

preliminary

English

(wikipedia preliminary)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(-)
  • in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory
    • These are just the preliminary results.
  • *
    • And then, after a few preliminary tries, the whole farm burst out into 'Beasts of England' in tremendous unison.

    Antonyms

    * definitive, final

    Derived terms

    * preliminarily * preliminary results * preliminary considerations

    Noun

    (preliminaries)
  • 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

    • initiatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to initiation
  • inceptive, initial, inaugural or introductory
  • * Herbert
    • Some initiatory treatises in the law.
  • * J. M. Mason
    • Two initiatory rites of the same general import cannot exist together.

    Noun

    (initiatories)
  • An introductory act or rite.