предвари́тельный — meaning in English
predvaritelnyy
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English meaning
- introductory adj Serving as an introduction; giving a basic overview before the main content.
- preliminary adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
- provisional adj Temporary and meant to be replaced later by something permanent.
- tentative adjective Not yet certain or fixed; provisional, subject to change.
Senses
предвари́тельный is used for these senses in English:
- introductory Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.
- preliminary In preparation for the main matter; initial, introductory, preparatory.
- provisional Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
- tentative Uncertain; subject to future change.
preliminary — full definition
- adjective Coming before the main event or process; introductory.
- noun An early round or event that leads into the main one, especially in sport.