English · Word Candidate

preliminary

/pɹɪˈlɪmɪn(ə)ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: preliminaries

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Để chuẩn bị cho vấn đề chính; ban đầu, giới thiệu, chuẩn bị

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Adjective

Examples

These are just the preliminary results.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự chuẩn bị cho vấn đề chính; một giới thiệu

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Noun

Examples

In the Chinese novels, often of a very literary character, devoted to masculine love, it seems that all the preliminaries and transports of normal love are to be found, while physical union may terminate the scene.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất kỳ một trong loạt sự kiện thể thao xác định các thí sinh cuối cùng

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “preliminary” mean?

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

Is “preliminary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.