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preparatory

pre·pa·ra·tory

UK/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi/ US/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ rare

adjective

1.

preceding and preparing for something

  • “preparatory steps”
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Origin

From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.

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