preliminary /pri-limˈi-nə-ri or -in-ri/

1. Introductory
2. Preparatory
3. Preceding or preparing for the main matter

1. An introductory or preparatory measure, activity, statement, etc (often in pl)
2. A preliminary or entrance examination

prelimˈinarily adverb

• code-breaker
• code-breakers
• code-breaking
• codec
• codeclination
• codeclinations
• codecs
• coded
• codeine
• codeines
• codename
• code-named
• codenames
• code-number
• code of conduct
• code of practice
• co-dependant
• co-dependants
• co-dependencies
• co-dependency
• co-dependent
• co-dependents
• coder
• coders
• codes