prelim Synonyms
Another word for prelim
• noun (Context 1)
An informal term for a preliminary academic examination, such as a qualifying test taken before a final exam or doctoral candidacy.
"She spent the entire winter break studying for her graduate prelims in molecular biology."
• noun (Context 2)
A preliminary round, heat, or match in a sporting competition held to determine who qualifies for the main event or finals.
"The sprinter easily won his morning preliminary to secure a middle lane in the championship race."
• noun (Context 3)
In book publishing (usually in the plural, 'prelims'), the pages preceding the main text of a book, such as the title page, copyright page, table of contents, and preface.
"The typesetter used Roman numerals to number the prelims before starting page one of the first chapter."
Opposites of prelim
The opposite of prelim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: