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[ pri-par-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -pair-, prep-er-uh- ] / prɪˈpær əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈpɛər-, ˈprɛp ər ə- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR preparatory ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveserving or designed to prepare: preparatory arrangements. preliminary; introductory: preparatory remarks. of or relating to training that prepares for more advanced education. Idioms for preparatorypreparatory to, in advance of; before: The astronauts met with the press preparatory to lifting off.
Origin of preparatoryFirst recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word praeparātōrius.See prepare, -tory1 OTHER WORDS FROM preparatorypre·par·a·to·ri·ly, adverbnon·pre·par·a·to·ry, adjectiveWords nearby preparatoryprepackage, prepacked, preparation, preparative, preparator, preparatory, preparatory school, prepare, prepared, preparedness, prepared piano Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for preparatoryMoreover, a preparatory nap counteracts the effects of sleep deprivation better than a nap taken after the missed sleep. 13 Tips for the Best Nap Ever|DailyBurn|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST It is exhibited at the Tate along with the mass of preparatory material he used to create it. All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art|Chloë Ashby|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST After preparatory school in Illinois, Hay went to Brown University, where he amused men and charmed women. The Battle over President Lincoln’s Legacy|Tom LeClair|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST Two preparatory drawings—by Lorenzo Monaco and Raphael—are shown next to the relevant panel painting. The Best of Brit Lit|Peter Stothard|July 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The gathering of Israel and the establishment of an earthly Zion are to be effected, preparatory to His coming. The Articles of Faith|James E. Talmage Were going to make a big attempt, replied Mr. Glassford, removing his coat, preparatory to hard work. The Motor Boys in the Clouds|Clarence Young An embargo, as preparatory to war, presupposes some new and hidden danger, not known to the mercantile community. Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various I too, am glad, that during the six years of your preparatory training, destiny's messenger—love—has guided you so wisely. Solaris Farm|Milan C. Edson In standing, preparatory to the dive, the knees should be slightly bent, so that the spring comes from the bended knees and toes. Swimming Scientifically Taught|Frank Eugen Dalton and Louis C. Dalton
British Dictionary definitions for preparatory
adjectiveserving to prepare introductory or preliminary occupied in preparation preparatory to as a preparation to; beforea drink preparatory to eating Derived forms of preparatorypreparatorily, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to preparatoryprevious, preliminary, before, elementary, opening, precautionary, prefatory, primary, in advance of, inductive, prelusive, prep, preparative, prior to |