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
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The committee held several preparative meetings before the main conference.
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She underwent a long preparative process for the surgery.
Noun
a preparative measure or action
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The first step is a preparative for the main experiment.
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These exercises are a good preparative for the marathon.