ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prelim

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈpriːlɪm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Prelim is an adjective meaning (informal) Preliminary.

Meaning

(informal) Preliminary.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Something preliminary, such as a trial, report, race, etc.
  2. (in the plural) The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
  3. (informal, usually in the plural) Clipping of preliminary examination; a type of exam sat at the end of the first year of most undergraduate degrees.

Word Forms

Synonyms for prelim

Depending on context, synonyms include preliminary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preliminary, preliminatory, postpreliminary, preparative, liminary, superliminary.

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