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Preparatory

Prih-PEH-ruh-taw-ree

/prɪˈpɛrʌˌtɔːriː/

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preparatory

Dictionary meaning

Preceding and preparing for something.

Examples

  • Preparatory steps.

Synonyms: preparative, propaedeutic

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