Definition Synonyms
Definition of preparative - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
preparationRare process that sets the stage for anotherRare
- The preparative involved several stages of testing.
2.
toolsRare item used to prepare for a taskRare
- The checklist was a crucial preparative for the trip.
Adjective
1.
preparationRare preliminary or preparatory in natureRare
- They conducted preparative research before the main study.
2.
making readyRare serving to make ready or prepareRare
- The preparative measures were essential for the project's success..
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.
The preparative phase is crucial for success.
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- French:préparation, préparatoire, ...
- German:Vorbereitung, vorbereitend, ...
- Italian:preparazione, preliminare, ...
- Spanish:preparativo, preparatorio, ...
- Portuguese:preparação, preparatório, ...
- Chinese:准备工作, 准备性的, ...
- Japanese:準備作業, 準備的な, ...
- Arabic:تَحْضِير, تَحْضِيرِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲכָנָה, מַקְדִּים, ...
- Russian:подготовка, подготовительный, ...
- Ukrainian:підготовка, підготовчий, ...
- Hindi:तैयारी, प्रारंभिक, ...
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