English dictionary
preparatory
/pr/I/'p/(@)/r/@/,t/oU/r/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative; as, a <i>preparatory</i> school; a <i>preparatory</i> condition.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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preceding and preparing for something
ExamplesPreparatory steps.
Source: WordNet 3.0