adjective
preparatory
PREHP-ruht-ree
adjective
1
Done as preparation; serving to get something or someone ready.
"She took a preparatory course before starting medical school."
How to Use Preparatory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something meant to get you ready for what comes next.
Common pairings
preparatory course
preparatory school
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Etymology
From Late Latin praeparatorius, built from prepare plus -atory.