precursory
adjective
[ prɪˈkəːs(ə)ri ]
• preceding something in time, development, or position; preliminary.
• "precursory seismic activity"
Similar:
preliminary,
prior,
previous,
antecedent,
preceding,
introductory,
preparatory,
prefatory,
warning,
premonitory,
anterior,
precursive,
preludial,
prelusive,
prevenient,
Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin praecursorius, from praecurs- ‘preceded’ (see precursor).
