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Webster 1913 Edition


Preparatory

Pre-par′a-to-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
praeparatorius
: cf. F.
préparatoire
.]
Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative;
as, a
preparatory
school; a
preparatory
condition.

Webster 1828 Edition


Preparatory

PREPAR'ATORY

, a.
1.
Previously necessary; useful or qualifying; preparing the way for any thing by previous measures of adaptation. The practice of virtue and piety is preparatory to the happiness of heaven.
2.
Introductory; previous; antecedent and adapted to what follows.

Definition 2024


preparatory

preparatory

English

Adjective

preparatory (not comparable)

  1. of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative
    I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.

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