prelims
The preliminary front matter of a bookThe preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
US/pɹˈilˌɪmz/
Meaning
2 sensesThe preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
written matter preceding the main text of a book
(collective, uncountable)Preliminary examinations taken as a whole, as sat by an individual or year group.
Are you done with prelims yet?
Synonyms
1 synonymscontent preceding the main work:front matter
Close in meaning
- written matter preceding the main text of a book:front matter
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable