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preliminary

/prɪˈlɪmɪneri/
English Definition
adj. coming before the main part
中文释义
初步的，预备的
Example Sentence

The preliminary results of the climate study indicated a slight rise in ocean temperatures.

气候研究的初步结果表明海洋温度略有上升。

Synonyms
initial introductory preparatory
Antonyms
final conclusive
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before)+limin(threshold)+ary(form).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “preliminary”?

  1. A Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
  2. B Outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.
  3. C Coming before the main part
  4. D Not believable
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C — Coming before the main part. “preliminary” means coming before the main part.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “coming before the main part”?

  1. A exemplary
  2. B indigenous
  3. C implausible
  4. D preliminary
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D — preliminary. “preliminary” means coming before the main part.

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Common questions about “preliminary”

What does “preliminary” mean?

preliminary — coming before the main part. In Chinese: 初步的，预备的.

How do you pronounce “preliminary”?

preliminary is pronounced /prɪˈlɪmɪneri/.

How is “preliminary” used in a sentence?

The preliminary results of the climate study indicated a slight rise in ocean temperatures. (气候研究的初步结果表明海洋温度略有上升。)

What are synonyms for “preliminary”?

initial, introductory, preparatory — all close in meaning to preliminary (coming before the main part).

What is the opposite of “preliminary”?

final, conclusive — each the opposite of preliminary (coming before the main part).

Is “preliminary” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. preliminary is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “preliminary”?

pre(before)+limin(threshold)+ary(form).

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