preparatory

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹɛp(ə)ɹətɔɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Done to prepare for a later event or action.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

Examples

  • She studied music at a preparatory school.

  • Tom went to an elite preparatory school.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /pɹɪˈpɛɹ-/

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More examples

In context

  • I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.

  • A butcher bird has stirred, tuned its flute with a few preparatory notes.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The students took a blank class to get ready for the final exam.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.