38 entries under adjective topic. ×

20
preliminary(noun, start, simple, opening)
17
introductory(start, simple, opening, words)
16
preparatory(start, words, basic, precedence)
11
preceding(precedence, introductory)
8
prior(precedence, precursor, introductory)
7
opening
5
beginning(simple, opening, straightforward, basic)
5
inaugural
5
initiative(noun, opening, germinal)
5
initiatory(opening, fresh, basic, first)
5
prolegomenous(start, words, preliminary, introductory)
4
antecedent
4
elementary(simple, basic)
4
inductive
4
initial(simple, plain, opening, straightforward)
4
prefatorial
3
basic(simple, opening, straightforward, first)
2
headmost(fresh, inchoate, germinal, experiential)
2
preparative
2
primary(simple, straightforward, basic, first)
<12>
11 years ago|2.5k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2015). prefatory thesaurus. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/prefatory/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2015. "prefatory thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/prefatory/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2015, prefatory thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/prefatory/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "prefatory thesaurus" 10 April 2015. Web. 23 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/prefatory/thesaurus/synonyms>