preparatory
preparatory
Definition
pre·para·tory (prē par′ə tôr′ē, pri-; prep′ə rə-)
adjective
- that prepares or serves to prepare; preliminary; introductory
- ☆ undergoing preparation, esp. for college entrance a preparatory student
Etymology: ME < ML praeparatorius
pre·par′a·to′·rily adverb
preparatory to
in preparation for
preparatory
Synonyms
preparatory
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- regional: NGOs have already shown their strength at the African Regional Preparatory Meeting for WSIS in Bamako last May.
Modifies a noun
- reading: You will be advised on preparatory reading for each module.
- sketch: The only evidence would be negative: a lack of preparatory sketches for a complex work.
- hearing: Section 11, Criminal Justice Act 1987 - Reports of Preparatory Hearings.
- drawing: Miller made hundreds of preparatory drawings which he later composed into his larger abstract works.
- committee: Such meetings will be preceded by all relevant Preparatory Committees.
- phase: In a center's preparatory phase, their participation helps to identify which services should be provided.
Modifying Another Word
- only: They were only preparatory, like the scaffolding around a new building under construction.
- much: During the year there was much preparatory hard work in liaison with Richard Taylor of Leeds Planning Department and Leeds Leisure Services.
- also: This is also preparatory work for next National Minimum Wage Demonstration in Manchester on April 28.
- not: Written Opinions ( whether principals or copies ) but not preparatory personal notes prepared for the solicitorâs benefit.
Used with adjective complement
- include: Work submitted for assessment must include preparatory supporting studies and be carried out during the 132 hours of unaided time.
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