What is another word for preliminary to the final?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪlˈɪmɪnəɹi tə ðə fˈa͡ɪnə͡l] (IPA) 
When we talk about something that is preliminary to the final, we generally refer to the initial or beginning stages of a process or project that lead up to the final product or result. Synonyms for the word preliminary include preparatory, introductory, initial, preliminary, rudimentary, primary, and opening. These words all describe the early stages of a project or process, highlighting the importance of laying the groundwork to ensure a successful outcome. Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with the term preliminary to describe the initial stages of a project that lead up to the final product or result.
