preparative
prɪˈpærətɪv
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Definition of preparative - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
preparationRareprocess that sets the stage for anotherRare
  • The preparative involved several stages of testing.
arrangement preparation setup
2.
toolsRareitem used to prepare for a taskRare
  • The checklist was a crucial preparative for the trip.
forethought precursor preparation

Adjective

1.
preparationRarepreliminary or preparatory in natureRare
  • They conducted preparative research before the main study.
introductory preliminary preparatory
2.
making readyRareserving to make ready or prepareRare
  • The preparative measures were essential for the project's success..
preliminary preparatory
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Origin of preparative

Latin, praeparare (to make ready)

Examples of preparative in a sentence

  • A detailed preparative was necessary before the launch.
  • Maps were an essential preparative for the explorers.
  • The toolkit served as a preparative for any mechanical issues.
  • The preparative phase of the project took months.
  • Preparative measures were necessary before the event.
  • Preparative steps were taken before the event.

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  1. French:préparation, préparatoire, ...
  2. German:Vorbereitung, vorbereitend, ...
  3. Italian:preparazione, preliminare, ...
  4. Spanish:preparativo, preparatorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:preparação, preparatório, ...
  6. Chinese:准备工作, 准备性的, ...
  7. Japanese:準備作業, 準備的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْضِير, تَحْضِيرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲכָנָה, מַקְדִּים, ...
  10. Russian:подготовка, подготовительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підготовка, підготовчий, ...
  12. Hindi:तैयारी, प्रारंभिक, ...

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