preparatory
[ pri-par-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -pair-, prep-er-uh- ]
/ prɪˈpær əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈpɛər-, ˈprɛp ər ə- /
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Idioms for preparatory
preparatory to, in advance of; before: The astronauts met with the press preparatory to lifting off.
Origin of preparatory
OTHER WORDS FROM preparatory
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British Dictionary definitions for preparatory
preparatory
/ (prɪˈpærətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
serving to prepare
introductory or preliminary
occupied in preparation
preparatory to as a preparation to; beforea drink preparatory to eating
Derived forms of preparatory
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