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

• fire-sticks
• firestone
• firestones
• fire-storm
• fire-storms
• firethorn
• firethorns
• fire trail
• fire trails
• firetrap
• firetraps
• fire truck
• fire trucks
• fire-tube
• fire-tubes
• fire up
• fire-walk
• fire-walker
• fire-walkers
• fire-walking
• fire-walks
• firewall
• firewalls
• fire-warden
• fire-wardens