preparatory
adjective
- that prepares or serves to prepare; preliminary; introductory
- ☆ undergoing preparation, esp. for college entrance: a preparatory student
See preparatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prĭ-părˈə-tôrˌē, -tōrˌē, -pârˈ-, prĕpˈər-ə-)
adjective- Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary.
- Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education: a preparatory course; preparatory students.
adverb In preparation for. Used with to: thoroughly cleaned the house preparatory to our departure.
Related Forms:
- pre·parˌa·toˈri·ly adverb
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