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preparatory
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pre·par·a·to·ry  (pr-pr-tôr, -tr, -pâr-, prpr--)
adj.
1. Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary.
2. Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education: a preparatory course; preparatory students.
adv.
In preparation for. Used with to: thoroughly cleaned the house preparatory to our departure.

pre·para·tori·ly adv.

preparatory [prip-par-a-tree]
Adjective
1. preparing for: a preparatory meeting to organize the negotiations
2. introductory
3. preparatory to before: Jack cleared his throat preparatory to speaking
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.preparatory - preceding and preparing for something; "preparatory steps"
preceding - existing or coming before

preparatory
adjective introductory, preliminary, opening, basic, primary, elementary, prefatory, preparative >> preparatory to before, prior to, in preparation for, in advance of, in anticipation of
Translations
Spanish preparatory [prɪˈpærətərɪ] adjpreparatorio, preliminar;
preparatory to sth/to doing sth → como preparación para algo/para hacer algo

French preparatory [prɪˈpærətərɪ] adjpréparatoire;
preparatory to sth/to doing sth → en prévision de qch/avant de faire qch

German preparatory [prɪˈpærətərɪ] adjvorbereitend;
preparatory to sth/to doing sth → als Vorbereitung für etw/, um etw zu tun

Italian preparatory [prɪˈpærətərɪ] adjpreparatorio/a;
preparatory to sth/to doing sth → prima di qc/di fare qc

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