Words Like PREPARATORY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PREPARATORY.

4 Alternative Words Similar to preparatory

1 Preparative Adjective      Synonym Words Like Preparative
2 Propaedeutic Adjective      Synonym Words Like Propaedeutic
3 Preceding Adjective      Similar Words Like Preceding
4 Introductory Adjective      Synonym Words Like Introductory

1 examples of preparatory

1 a preparatory school; a preparatory condition.

9 definitions of preparatory

1 Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative
2 preceding and preparing for something
3 Serving to make ready or prepare; introductory. See Synonyms at preliminary.
4 Relating to or engaged in study or training that serves as preparation for advanced education: a preparatory course; preparatory students.
5 In preparation for. Used with to: thoroughly cleaned the house preparatory to our departure.
6 Preparing or serving to prepare the way for something to follow; antecedent; preparative; introductory: as, to adopt preparatory measures.
7 In course of preparation; receiving preparative instruction or training: as, a preparatory student.
8 A preparative.
9 of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative
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