preparatory

(prē parə tôr′ē, pri-; prepə rə-)

adjective

  1. that prepares or serves to prepare; preliminary; introductory
  2. ☆ undergoing preparation, esp. for college entrance: a preparatory student

Origin: ME < ML praeparatorius

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See preparatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  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.
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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