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(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

Origin: ME < ML praeparatorius

Related Forms:

preparatorily adverb

See preparatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

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pre·parˌa·toˈri·ly adverb

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