14 entries under preliminary topic. ×

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introductory(adjective, start, opening, basic, first)
6
prefatory(adjective, start)
4
prolegomenous(adjective, start, opening, fresh, basic)
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prelusive(adjective, opening, basic, first, previous)
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preparative(adjective, opening, basic, first, previous)
2
proemial(adjective, opening, first, starting)
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exploratory(adjective, opening, basic, fundamental, first)
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original(adjective, opening, first, starting)
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precursory(adjective, opening, fresh, basic, first)
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provisional(adjective, opening, first, tentative, starting)
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starting(adjective, opening, first, inchoate)
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pilot(adjective, opening, basic, fundamental, first)
0
test(adjective, opening, basic, fundamental, first)
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trial(adjective, opening, basic, fundamental, first)
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