Word: preliminary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
lim
i
nar
y
Definition: In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
Morphemes:
Affix: preliminary
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before
Affix: līmus
Language: la
Decoded: limus
Meaning: transverse, oblique
Affix: -men
Language: la
Decoded: -men
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms neuter nouns of the third declension
Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: adjectival suffix