prelim
10 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #36,242
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹɪlˈɪm/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural prelims
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a minor match preceding the main event
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)