AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

preliminary

/prɪˈlɪmɪneri/ Syllables: pre·lim·i·nar·y

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Coming before the main event; preparatory and not yet final or complete.

Synonyms

initial preparatory early

Antonyms

final conclusive

Translations

preliminary in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

تمهيدي، أولي

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء يأتي قبل الحدث الرئيسي، وهو تحضيري وغير نهائي بعد.

Easy Explanation

Preliminary means coming first as preparation. Students present preliminary findings before completing the full thesis analysis.

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Memory TipPre- plus liminary — steps before the main limit or finish line.

Contextual Examples

Preliminary data suggest a trend, but analysts await the complete sample before confirming.

The committee issued a preliminary report outlining options for restructuring general education requirements.

Candidates submit preliminary proposals before the department approves full dissertation development plans.

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