Definition of Prelims

1. Noun. Written matter preceding the main text of a book.

Exact synonyms: Front Matter
Generic synonyms: Matter

Definition of Prelims

1. Noun. (plural of prelim) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prelims

1. prelim [n] - See also: prelim

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prelims

preliminarily enjoin
preliminarily enjoined
preliminarily enjoining
preliminarily enjoins
preliminary
preliminary exam
preliminary examination
preliminary injunction
preliminary injunctions
preliminary prospectus
preliminatory
prelimit
prelimited
prelimiting
prelimits
prelims (current term)
prelingual
prelingually
prelinguistic
prelinguistically
prelisten
prelistened
prelistening
prelit
preliteracy
preliterary
preliterate
preliterates
prelitigation
prelives

Literary usage of Prelims

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Pugilistica: The History of British Boxing Containing Lives of the Most by Henry Downes Miles (1906)
"Holywell Lane and Club Row, and a " voice from Norwich " preferred a bigger stake, so the prelims, were soon settled. ..."

2. Brooklyn Daily Eagle Almanac (1921)
"Graeco-Roman wrestling prelims—In heavyweight class Hangen, Denmark, beat AM Weyand. IT. S., In 7:00; Linford. Finland, beat EE Wilkie, US, in 30:00. ..."

3. Technology Review by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association of Class Secretaries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association (1908)
"... a letter received from him: "I am just celebrating the advent of Laurence Tumbull Tufts, who passed his 'prelims' with flying colors on December 29. ..."

4. Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and Discoveries by William Fordyce Mavor (1796)
"... o! the latent powers of man, which can only be called into action by unexpected and prelims emergencies. ..."

5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1783)
"... or true or counterfeit pearls, mull n».r be worn af<er the i IV of Jan. 7784* Fr-'Oi this arc except - td royal prelims. ..."

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