Definition of preparative Preparative

pre•par•a•tive

We found 9 definitions of preparative from 4 different sources.

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What does preparative mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

preparative - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps"
  preparatory, propaedeutic
  preceding existing or coming before
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • preparative (a.)
    Tending to prepare or make ready; having the power of preparing, qualifying, or fitting; preparatory.
  • preparative (n.)
    That which has the power of preparing, or previously fitting for a purpose; that which prepares.
  • preparative (n.)
    That which is done in the way of preparation.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • preparative
    A means or measure or an action taken in preparation of.
  • preparative
    Making a beginning but not being the real thing.

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