preparatory

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/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/

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/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ · /pɹɪˈpɛɹ-/ · /pɹɪˈpæɹ-/ · /ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ · /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ-/ · /prɪpəˈreʈ(ɵ)ri/ · /prɪˈpaˌreʈ(ɵ)ri/ · /ˈprɛpəˌreʈ(ɵ)ri/

Definition of preparatory

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adj

(not-comparable)Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

“I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.”
“A butcher bird has stirred, tuned its flute with a few preparatory notes.”

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From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.

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