preparatory

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preparatory

/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ US
/pɹɪˈpɛɹ-/ US
/pɹɪˈpæɹ-/ US
/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ UK
/pɹɪˈpæɹ-/ UK
/pɹɪˈpɛəɹ-/ UK

Where it comes from

From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.

adjective

not comparable Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative. I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.

Thesaurus

Closest in meaning: preparative, preceding, preparation, prepare, preparedness, readiness, prepared, planning, introductory, lead-up, preliminary, preparing, prep, groundwork, organize, developmental

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Every language

adj of or pertaining to preparation

Español	preparatorio
Português	preparatório
Français	préparatoire
Deutsch	vorbereitend
Italiano	preparatoria, preliminare, preparatorio
Română	pregătitor, preliminar, preparator
Русский	подготовительный podgotovitelʹnyj

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@misc{preparatory_2026,
  title = {preparatory},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/preparatory},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}