adjective
Uncommon
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
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.
Synonyms
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preparative
propaedeutic
Rhymes for preparatory
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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.
