Word: preliminarily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pre
lim
i
nar
i
ly
Definition: In a preliminary manner; denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding
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
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.