preparatively
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pre·par·a·tive
(prĭ-păr′ə-tĭv, -pâr′-)adj.
Serving or tending to prepare or make ready; preliminary.
n.
Something that prepares for or acts as a preliminary to something following.
pre·par′a·tive·ly adv.
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