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preparatory

Pronunciation: /prɪˈparət(ə)ri/

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Definition of preparatory

adjective

  • serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking:more preparatory work is needed
  • British relating to education in a prep school:preparatory schooling

Phrases

preparatory to

as a preparation for:she applied her make-up preparatory to leaving

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin praeparatorius, from praeparat- 'made ready beforehand', from the verb praeparare (see prepare)

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