preliminarily

Definitions

In a manner that serves as a preparation or introduction to something more important.

At an initial or early stage; as a preliminary step.

Examples

The investigators preliminarily concluded that the fire was caused by an electrical fault.

We have preliminarily agreed on the terms of the contract, pending final approval from the board.

Synonyms

initially at first to begin with in preparation introductoryly tentatively

Antonyms

finally ultimately conclusively subsequently at the end lastly