Preliminary
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Coming before the main event, action, or business and serving as preparation. Initial or introductory in nature, preceding something more important.
“The preliminary results suggest a positive trend, though further analysis is needed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prɪˈlɪmɪnəri/
Syllables
pre·lim·i·nar·y
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Contains repeated letters P, R, E, L, I appearing multiple times
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Worth 17 points; the Y provides good scoring on premium squares
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