Synonyms of preliminaries

1 Syllable

start

2 Syllables

training, prelims, preamble, groundwork, lead-in, warm-up, warmup, leadin, intro, hornbook

3 Syllables

exordium, preface, opening, prelude, foundation

4 Syllables

introduction, instatement, inaugural, preparation, initiations, introductions, initiation

5 Syllables

investiture, domestication, interpolation, prolegomenon, interpolations