Preliminarily vs. Preliminary

Preliminarilyadverb

In a preliminary manner.

Preliminarilyadverb

In a preliminary manner.

Preliminaryadjective

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

Preliminarynoun

A preparation for a main matter; an introduction

Preliminarynoun

Any of a series of sports events that determine the finalists

Preliminarynoun

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

Preliminaryadjective

Introductory; previous; preceding the main discourse or business; prefatory; as, preliminary observations to a discourse or book; preliminary articles to a treaty; preliminary measures; preliminary examinations.

Preliminarynoun

That which precedes the main discourse, work, design, or business; something introductory or preparatory; as, the preliminaries to a negotiation or duel; to take one's preliminaries the year before entering college.

Preliminarynoun

a minor match preceding the main event

Preliminarynoun

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows;

Preliminaryadjective

designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding;