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preparatory

PREHP-ruht-ree

Preparatory (adjective) means Done as preparation; serving to get something or someone ready. Example: “She took a preparatory course before starting medical school.”

adjective
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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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “preparatory” mean?

The word “preparatory” means done as preparation; serving to get something or someone ready. In plain terms, describes something meant to get you ready for what comes next.

How do you pronounce “preparatory”?

“Preparatory” is pronounced PREHP-ruht-ree (/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “preparatory” in a sentence?

Here is “preparatory” used in a sentence: “She took a preparatory course before starting medical school.”

What part of speech is “preparatory”?

“Preparatory” is an adjective.

Where does the word “preparatory” come from?

The word “preparatory” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin praeparatorius, built from prepare plus -atory.

Is “preparatory” a common word?

“Preparatory” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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