Meaning of the word preparative in English

What does preparative mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preparative

US /prɪˈper.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /prɪˈpær.ə.tɪv/

Adjective

serving to prepare; preparatory

Example:
The committee held several preparative meetings before the main conference.
She underwent a long preparative process for the surgery.

Noun

a preparative measure or action

Example:
The first step is a preparative for the main experiment.
These exercises are a good preparative for the marathon.