preparatory
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/, /-ˈpɛɹ-/, /-ˈpæɹ-/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/, /-ˈpæɹ-/, /-ˈpɛəɹ-/
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Adjective edit
preparatory (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.
- 1934, Henry G. Lamond, An Aviary On The Plains, page 47:
- A butcher bird has stirred, tuned its flute with a few preparatory notes.
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Translations edit
of or pertaining to preparation
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