precursory

adjective

Definition of precursorynext
as in preparatory
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows instantly recognized that chilled feeling as one of the precursory symptoms of a cold

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  1. preparatory
  2. preliminary
  3. introductory
Adjective
  • Sign up Renaissance drawings were generally used as preparatory tools, said Alastair Sooke in The Daily Telegraph.
    The Week UK, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Basically, those are college prep courses in history/social science, English, math, a foreign language, a laboratory science, visual and performing arts, and a college preparatory elective.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of preparatory
Adjective
  • The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to extend the Termination Date, subject to stockholder approval.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • After a few of the tests were complete, police said Geer stopped cooperating and refused a preliminary breath test.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of preliminary
Adjective
  • The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • An introductory episode to the families follows up with episodes that relate to each family’s drama.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of introductory
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Thesaurus Entries Near precursory

precursors

precursory

predaceous

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“Precursory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precursory. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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