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preparatory

/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/adjective5 syllables

Preparatory means: preceding and preparing for something.

Synonyms for preparatory3

adjective, as in preceding and preparing for something

preparative, propaedeutic, preceding

What does preparatory mean?1

adjective

1

preceding and preparing for something“preparatory steps”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Preparatory in a sentence

  • Nowadays, the preparatory value of Esperanto for other languages is much emphasized.rul
  • She studied music at a preparatory school.mccarras
  • Tom went to an elite preparatory school.shekitten

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