3
primordial(adjective, head, beginning, original, prime)
3
provisional(adjective, first, preliminary)
2
abovementioned(precedence, priority)
2
autochthonous(authentic, first, previous, initial, earliest)
2
background
2
basal(adjective, simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental)
2
before
2
canonic
2
creation
2
former(precedence, priority)
2
foundation(noun, adjective)
2
foundational(simple, opening, straightforward, basic, fundamental)
2
front(adjective, head, beginning, fresh, prime)
2
germinal(adjective, beginning, opening, original, first)
2
introduction
2
leading(adjective, head, beginning, original, prime)
2
leadoff(adjective, start, beginning)
2
prevenient
1
ABCs(simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental, uncomplicated)
1
above
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