preliminary

As adjectives the difference between preliminary and precursory

is that preliminary is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory while precursory is pertaining to events that will follow.

As nouns the difference between preliminary and precursory

is that preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction while precursory is a precursor; a sign of the onset of something.

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.

As nouns the difference between preliminary and prologue

is that preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction while prologue is a speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.

As an adjective preliminary

is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As a verb prologue is

to introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.

Preliminary is a related term of preface.

As nouns the difference between preliminary and preface

is that preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction while preface is the part of the liturgy that precedes the main part of the eucharist.

As an adjective preliminary

is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As nouns the difference between arrangement and preliminary

is that arrangement is the act of arranging while preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

As an adjective preliminary is

in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As adjectives the difference between preliminary and incipient

is that preliminary is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory while incipient is in an initial stage; beginning, starting, coming into existence.

As nouns the difference between preliminary and incipient

is that preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction while incipient is beginner.

Experimental is a related term of preliminary.

As adjectives the difference between experimental and preliminary

is that experimental is experimental while preliminary is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As a noun preliminary is

a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

Measure is a related term of preliminary.

As nouns the difference between measure and preliminary

is that measure is the quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard while preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

As a verb measure

is to ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

As an adjective preliminary is

in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.

As adjectives the difference between preliminary and prelusory

is that preliminary is in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory while prelusory is introductory; prelusive.

As a noun preliminary

is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

As nouns the difference between plan and preliminary

is that plan is a drawing showing technical details of a building, machine, etc., with unwanted details omitted, and often using symbols rather than detailed drawing to represent doors, valves, etc while preliminary is a preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

As a verb plan

is to design (a building, machine, etc.).

As a proper noun PLAN

is the People's Liberation Army Navy.

As an adjective preliminary is

in preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.