preparatory

adjective
UK: /prɪˈpærətəri/
US: /prɪˈpærətɔːri/

  1. Coming before something else in order to prepare for it

    1. We had a preparatory meeting before the main event to discuss the agenda.
    2. The students completed preparatory exercises designed to enhance their understanding of the subject before the exam.

Synonyms

introductory preliminary preceding
preparatory adjective

  1. Serving to prepare or make ready

    1. This work is preparatory for the big test.
    2. The government announced preparatory measures against the possible flood following the incessant rain.
preparatory noun

  1. A school or course that prepares students for higher education.

    1. He went to a preparatory school before university.
    2. The preparatory course helped her gain admission to her dream college by improving her skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "preparatory" is /prɪˈpærətəri/ in British English and /prɪˈpærətɔːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preparatory": introductory, preliminary, preceding.

Example usage of "preparatory": "We had a preparatory meeting before the main event to discuss the agenda.". More examples on the page.