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单词 preparatory
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preparatory

adjective

pre·​pa·​ra·​to·​ry pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce preparatory (audio)
 also  ˈpre-p(ə-)rə-,
pri-ˈpa-rə- How to pronounce preparatory (audio)
: preparing or serving to prepare for something : introductory
preparatorily
pri-ˌper-ə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē How to pronounce preparatory (audio)
 also  ˌpre-p(ə-)rə-
pri-ˌpa-rə-
adverb

Synonyms

  • beginning
  • introductory
  • precursory
  • prefatory
  • prelim
  • preliminary
  • prelusive
  • preparative
  • primary
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Example Sentences

There is a lot of preparatory work involved in teaching. a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, borrowed from Latin praeparātōrius, from praeparāre "to prepare" + -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix, originally in derivatives from agent nouns ending in -tōr-, -tor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

preparatory

adjective

pre·​par·​a·​to·​ry pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce preparatory (audio)
: preparing or serving to prepare for something
He attended a preparatory school before college.

preparatory

adjective

as in preliminary
coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • preliminary
  • introductory
  • preparative
  • preparing
  • precursory
  • beginning
  • prefatory
  • primary
  • prelim
  • basic
  • readying
  • early
  • introducing
  • preceding
  • prelusive
  • elementary
  • previous
  • warning
  • fundamental
  • prior
  • prefacing
  • premonitory
  • ahead
  • former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • subsequent
  • following
  • after
  • behind
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