Definition of preparatory Preparatory

/pɹɪpɛˈɹʌtɔˌɹi/ - [priperutoree] - pre•par•a•to•ry

We found 5 definitions of preparatory from 4 different sources.

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What does preparatory mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

preparatory - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps"
  preparative, propaedeutic
  preceding existing or coming before
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • preparatory (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • preparatory (a.)
    Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative; as, a preparatory school; a preparatory condition.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

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

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