PRELIMINARY

11 letters 18 Scrabble points /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/

Definition of PRELIMINARY

noun

  1. A preparation for a main matter; an introduction.

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

  3. A relatively minor contest that precedes a major one, especially in boxing

adjective

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

    "These are just the preliminary results."

    Synonyms: initial introductory preparatory
Related words: initial introductory preparatory

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P R E L I M I N A R Y
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 18 points