Precursory [adjective]

Scrofula is only too often a precursory stage of tuberculosis.

The inventory of precursory types sees nothing but organic resemblances and disdains the differences of aptitude.

And is not this a fresh instalment, or a precursory adumbration, of that Truth into which the Paraclete should lead?

Brutandor dropped his head, and there are reasons for belief that the precursory symptoms of a smile appeared in his face.

Precursory notes on American insectivorous mammals, with descriptions of new species.

Tassis was despatched as chief of a legation, precursory to a more stately embassy to be confided to the Duke of Frias.

The moon was overcast, and the atmosphere stifling and oppressive, precursory of a thunderstorm.

So does a long vowel before r and another consonant, as in 'precursory'.

Pigmentation, of a yellowish or brownish color, is often a precursory and accompanying symptom.

As has been mentioned before, it does not as a rule attend the precursory symptoms.